Healthcare Assistant

Core Healthcare Careers; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare support organization is looking for a compassionate Healthcare Assistant in Cambridge to aid individuals in independent living. You'll provide personal care, support medication administration, and foster independence in daily activities. Ideal candidates are reliable and proactive, with a passion for person-centred care. This role offers flexible shifts, potentially ranging from £13.00 to £15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and support.
• Ability to promote independence in individuals with varying support needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including assistance with washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Support medication administration as per training and guidelines.
• Encourage independence in daily tasks.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report changes.
• Maintain accurate care records.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Proactive

Understanding of person-centred care

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – Independent Living

Job Summary : We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and proactive Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support individuals living independently within a supported living or independent living scheme. The successful candidate will assist residents with daily living activities, promote autonomy, and help ensure a safe, comfortable, and dignified environment tailored to individual needs.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about person-centred care and promoting independence in adults with varying levels of support needs, including the elderly and those with physical or mild cognitive impairments.

Location : Girton, Cambridge

Hours : Flexi - Days, nights, Weekends

Shifts : Monday - Sunday (Flexi shifts) - You choose your shifts

Pay : £13.00 to £15.00 per hour (Depending on shifts)

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide personal care in a respectful and dignified manner, including assistance with washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
• Support residents with medication administration (as training and guidelines).
• Promote and encourage independence in daily tasks such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and social activities.
• Monitor and report changes in residents' physical or emotional wellbeing to senior staff or healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records and documentation.