Healthcare Assistant

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Summary: Join as a Healthcare Assistant to provide compassionate, person-centred care to elderly residents, fostering a supportive environment and building genuine relationships. Highlights: 1. Opportunity to make a real difference daily 2. Supportive team environment with full training provided 3. Rewarding role focused on enhancing residents' lives **Healthcare Assistant** **Rivermead View** **Looe, Cornwall** Are you caring, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference every day? We're looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our daytime team, providing high-quality, person-centred care to elderly residents. In this rewarding role, you'll offer not only practical support but also emotional reassurance - helping our residents feel safe, understood, and valued. Whether you're experienced or new to care, if you have a genuine passion for supporting others and improving the lives of those living with dementia we'd love to hear from you. Join us in creating a warm, respectful, and enriching environment where everyday counts Full training provided Supportive team environment Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career Completive pay rates and enhancements £500 refer a friend scheme Reward and recognition Schemes **Job Purpose** The role of a Health Care Assistant is helping our residents to live full, happy, and healthy lives by delivering person-centred care, meaningful activities, support, and companionship. It's a fun, rewarding, and fulfilling role where no day is the same and you'll build genuine relationships and make a real difference each day - helping residents enjoy life and receive the quality care and opportunities they deserve. **Job Responsibilities** * Support residents with personal care, maintaining their privacy, dignity, and respect at all times. * Engage residents in meaningful conversations and activities that enhance their quality of life. * Deliver care in a person-centred manner, tailored to individual needs and preferences. * Conduct regular wellbeing and health checks in accordance with individual care plans. * Collaborate effectively with colleagues and external healthcare professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality care. * Accurately record and maintain resident information using digital documentation systems. * Promptly report any incidents, changes, or concerns to senior team members. **Essential Skills** * A caring and empathetic nature with a genuine passion for helping others. * Ability to work effectively in a team and independently. * Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with residents and colleagues. * Good written English for accurate documentation of daily care and interactions. * Basic computer/IT skill for navigating digital documentation systems. * A flexible and positive attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing needs. * Commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and maintaining up-to-date training. * Always safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable individuals **Pay Scale** £12.21 per hour £15.26 per hour (Weekend Rate) £24.42 per hour (Bank Holidays) ***Higher rate for Care Certificate (We will support you if not yet achieved).*** £12.82 per hour £16.03 per hour (Weekend Rate) £25.64 per hour (Bank Holidays) Apply now and take the next step in your care career with a team that truly values what you do. Full job description available.