Health Care Assistant
Job Description
We are looking for caring, reliable and dedicated Health Care Assistants to join our team. As a Health Care Assistant you will play a vital role in assisting residents with their day to day care, and ensuring this is done with compassion, kindness and respect. We are seeking individuals who have a can-do attitude and genuinely want to make a difference to other peoples lives.
Duties
- Assist residents with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Support residents with mobility and physical activities, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Liaise and communicate effectively with residents, their families, and healthcare professionals to provide updates on their needs, progress, health and wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate records of care provided and assist in the development of individual care plans.
- Engage residents in social activities to promote mental well-being and companionship.
- Ensure that all equipment is used safely and maintained properly and effectively
- Accompany and assist residents to appointments out in the community.
- To demonstrate person centred care and promote independence
- Carry out light domestic duties, including laundry and clearing up after mealtimes
- To report any concerns or issues to senior staff
- To help serve food and assist residents with eating and drinking.
- Follow risk assessments and care plans at all times.
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment at all times by following regulations, policies and procedures.
- To ensure that records are accurately maintained and kept up to date.
- Assist with end of life care for residents when required
- Organise and encourage residents to participate in activities inside and outside of the home
Experience
- Knowledge of using Nourish would be great, but not essential as full training will be provided
- Basic IT skills are required to maintain records and using healthcare systems
- A background in a previous care setting is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided
- Excellent communication skills in English, ensuring effective interactions with residents, staff and professionals.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits
Company pension
Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
ApplyWave is not an employer or a recruitment agency. You apply to each employer directly — we find their contact and write your letter. Real employers never charge money for a job or a visa sponsorship.
UK Home Office register
More from The Limes Care Home
Visa Sponsorship Data
AI Resume Tailoring
Example
Tailor your resume for Health Care Assistant roles
- Scores your fit against the posting's own requirements
- Pulls the skills and keywords it names into your bullets
- Exports as PDF or Word, ready to submit
Reach hiring managers at The Limes Care Home
AI Cover Letters for Health Care Assistant
Generate tailored cover letters, recruiter emails, and LinkedIn messages matched to your resume.
- Tailored to your resume & job
- Cover letters, emails, LinkedIn messages
- Professional tone, your experience