Healthcare Assistant

Medical Update Online; Swaffham; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Update Online is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our agency team and provide care across care homes. You will deliver person-centred support to residents, promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing while following personalised care plans and working closely with nursing staff.

The role emphasizes high-quality daily living support, safeguarding, and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily activities.
• Assist residents with washing, dressing, toileting and continence care.
• Support residents with mobility and transfers.
• Assist with meals and hydration.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents.
• Follow individual care plans and instructions from senior staff.
• Observe residents and report any changes in their condition.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Follow safeguarding, infection-control and health & safety procedures.
• Work effectively with Senior Carers, Registered Nurses and other care staff.
• Promote residents' dignity, privacy and independence at all times.

Job description

We are looking for compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our agency team and work across care homes.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents, helping them maintain their dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support with daily activities.
• Assist residents with washing, dressing, toileting and continence care.
• Support residents with mobility and transfers.
• Assist with meals and hydration.
• Provide emotional and social support to residents.
• Follow individual care plans and instructions from senior staff.
• Observe residents and report any changes in their condition.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Follow safeguarding, infection-control and health & safety procedures.
• Work effectively with Senior Carers, Registered Nurses and other care staff.
• Promote residents' dignity, privacy and independence at all times.
  Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship. We are particularly looking for candidates who can work more than 20 hours per week on a consistent basis.