Health Care Assistant

We are seeking caring, reliable, and hardworking Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our growing team, supporting service users in care homes across the Hampshire area.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents, assisting with daily living tasks, supporting independence, and ensuring dignity and comfort at all times. This role is ideal for someone with a compassionate nature, flexibility, and a genuine desire to make a difference in people's lives.

About the Role

1. Personal Care Assistance

• Support residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Assist with mobility, safe transfers, and the use of mobility aids.
• Monitor and report any changes in residents’ physical or emotional condition.
• Assist with medication administration or reminders under supervision and according to care plans.
• Serve meals and assist residents during mealtimes where required.
• Ensure residents remain hydrated and support any specific dietary needs.

4. Companionship & Social Interaction

• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Encourage participation in activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.

5. Household & Care Home Support

• Help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents.
• Assist with light duties such as laundry, tidying, and organisation.

6. Documentation & Communication

• Accurately record care provided and any observations.
• Report concerns or incidents promptly to the senior care team.

7. Emergency Response

• Act quickly and appropriately in emergencies, including contacting senior staff or emergency services if necessary.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in a care or healthcare role (residential, nursing home, or domiciliary care) is preferred but not essential – full training will be provided.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety practices is an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred (Training Provided if Needed):

• Care Certificate
• First Aid & CPR certification
• Experience in dementia care, physical disabilities, or palliative care
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Personal Qualities

• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic
• Flexible and adaptable to different care home settings and shift patterns
• Professional, reliable, and able to work well within a team
• Respectful of confidentiality and dignity in all care provided

Salary & Benefits

• Flexible shift patterns across multiple care homes in Hampshire

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