Health Care Assistant

Tamfol; St. Day; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamfol is seeking a caring Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will support residents with day-to-day needs, promoting independence and dignity in a warm, person-centred environment.

This role involves 12-hour day shifts, including some weekends, with training provided. You will work closely with residents and the care team to maintain wellbeing and quality of life in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient and compassionate approach.
• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Comfortable using basic IT systems for care documentation.
• Good observational skills and ability to report changes promptly.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care including washing, dressing, continence care and mobility, maintaining dignity and independence.
• Assist residents with meals, drinks and nutritional needs.
• Respond promptly to call bells and requests for assistance.
• Support residents to participate in activities and maintain interests and independence.
• Observe residents and report changes in health, wellbeing or behaviour to senior staff.
• Follow individual care plans to ensure person-centred support.
• Communicate effectively with residents, relatives and other care team members.
• Maintain accurate care records and complete required documentation using our electronic care system.
• Support general wellbeing, safety and comfort of residents throughout the day.
• Follow infection prevention and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Kind & compassionate

Reliability

Teamwork

IT literacy

Observation skills

Job description

We are looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated team.

As a Day Health Care Assistant, you will support residents with their day-to-day needs, promoting independence, dignity and choice while providing high-quality, person-centred care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, continence care and mobility, while maintaining dignity and independence
• Assist residents with meals, drinks and nutritional needs
• Respond promptly to call bells and requests for assistance
• Support residents to participate in activities and maintain their interests and independence
• Observe residents and report any changes in their health, wellbeing or behaviour to senior staff
• Follow individual care plans to ensure residents receive appropriate and person-centred support
• Communicate effectively with residents, relatives and other members of the care team
• Maintain accurate care records and complete required documentation using our electronic care system
• Support the general wellbeing, safety and comfort of residents throughout the day
• Follow infection prevention, safeguarding, health and safety and other care home procedures

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience within a care home or similar setting is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided
• A kind, patient and compassionate approach
• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Comfortable using basic IT systems for care documentation
• Good observational skills and the ability to recognise and report changes in residents’ needs
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and development

Working Hours

This position involves 12-hour day shifts, including some weekends, as part of a rota.

If you are compassionate, dependable and genuinely enjoy supporting people, we would love to hear from you.