Health Care Assistant

Fenwick Healthcare; Witney; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Witney is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide personalized, one-on-one care and support to individuals in their daily living activities. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, medication reminders, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates should be committed to upholding dignity and privacy in care. This role offers competitive compensation.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized, one-on-one care and companionship.
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing and dressing.
• Monitor and record vital signs and general well-being.
• Support with medication reminders and adherence to care routines.
• Encourage participation in therapeutic or recreational activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.
• Uphold dignity, privacy, and confidentiality in care.
• Communicate effectively with family and multidisciplinary teams.
• Follow infection control and health & safety policies.
• Document care accurately and maintain records.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized, one-on-one care and companionship to the assigned individual.
• Assist with all aspects of daily living activities — including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Monitor and record vital signs, behavior, and general well-being; promptly report any changes to nursing or supervisory staff.
• Support with medication reminders and ensure adherence to prescribed care routines.
• Encourage participation in therapeutic or recreational activities suited to the individual's needs and interests.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment at all times.
• Uphold dignity, privacy, and confidentiality in all aspects of care.
• Communicate effectively with family members, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Follow infection control, safeguarding, and health & safety policies.
• Document care accurately and maintain up-to-date records.