Healthcare Assistant

Pharmacyupdate; Penzance, Marazion; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate in Penzance, Cornwall, is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide person-centred support. You will work within a supportive team, helping service users with daily routines while promoting comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

Candidate should be patient, dependable and committed to high-quality care, with a compassionate approach and good communication skills. The role offers opportunities to develop skills in a professional care setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in healthcare is desirable.
• Caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliable and committed to high-quality care.
• Able to follow care plans, policies and procedures.
• Relevant qualifications or training, where required.
• Competitive pay in line with the role and experience.
• Opportunities to develop skills and experience in care.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with day-to-day care and wellbeing needs.
• Assist with personal care and daily activities where required.
• Encourage independence and support individuals to make their own choices.
• Monitor and report changes in wellbeing or behaviour to the appropriate team members.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and other professionals involved in care.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate care records.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and other relevant procedures.
• Treat every individual with dignity, respect and compassion.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Compassionate care

Job description

We are looking for a caring, reliable and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join the team in Penzance, Cornwall. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting individuals with their daily care needs and helping them maintain their independence, dignity and wellbeing.

About the Role / Objectives

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide person-centred support to individuals in a care environment. You will work as part of a supportive team, helping service users with their daily routines while promoting their comfort, dignity and quality of life.

The role requires someone who is patient, dependable and committed to delivering high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals with their day-to-day care and wellbeing needs.


• Assist with personal care and daily activities where required.


• Encourage independence and support individuals to make their own choices.


• Monitor and report changes in wellbeing or behaviour to the appropriate team members.


• Communicate effectively with colleagues and other professionals involved in care.


• Maintain accurate and appropriate care records.


• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and other relevant procedures.


• Treat every individual with dignity, respect and compassion.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant or in a healthcare or care environment is desirable.


• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.


• Reliable, responsible and committed to providing high-quality care.


• Ability to follow care plans, policies and procedures.


• Relevant qualifications or training, where required.


• Competitive pay in line with the role and experience.


• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in care.


• Supportive working environment.


• Valuable experience within a professional care setting.


• Training and development opportunities, where available.


• Opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of the people you support.