Job Description

Overview

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our team (Days or Night shifts). The successful candidates will provide essential person centred support to residents living in our Worthing based Care Home, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while working within a supportive and professional environment.

Key responsibilities

Assist registered nurses and fellow HCAs in the delivery of direct care to residents. Promote communication within the multidisciplinary team. Assist residents to participate in activities of daily living in accordance with care plans. Assist residents to articulate their personal needs and respond to these effectively, bearing in mind communication difficulties or barriers. Facilitate and participate in residents' social and recreational activities. Accompany residents on outings when required. Follow agreed care plans kept in residents' rooms and complete all documentation as required. Act as key worker to residents as agreed with line manager. Respond to calls quickly and efficiently. Maintain routine stock replenishment and care of equipment. Comply with all Care for Veterans policies and procedures and keep mandatory training and professional knowledge up to date.
The role of Healthcare Assistant can be physically, mentally and emotionally demanding and involves the following activities:

Hoisting residents using standing and overhead hoists Pushing heavy residents in wheelchairs Pushing wheelchairs up and downhill or over rough ground during outings Pushing or lifting equipment, beds and food trollies. Bending or kneeling Remembering specific care needs i.e., food allergies in order to minimise clinical risks Multi-tasking under pressure Making detailed and objective clinical observations Managing the emotional impact of end-of-life care with regards to self, colleagues, residents and relatives Managing challenging behaviour in adults

Personal specification

Essential

NVQ/QCF Level 2/Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate First-class communication skills with a wide variety of residents, relatives and professional colleagues Empathetic towards the needs of others; promotes a positive approach to the care of people with a neuro/physical-disability Professional - must remain calm under pressure; preserve resident and organisation confidentiality; display a positive view of individuals' unique needs and abilities. Proactive - able to predict the needs of residents and colleagues and respond effectively to these Resilient - able to cope well with a variety of clinical scenarios and conditions Reliable - must show high levels of personal commitment to the role, to residents, and to team members Accountability - must display awareness for own actions and accountability for them Procedural - must display knowledge and commitment to Care for Veterans policies and procedures
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 23,809.50-24,765.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking
Language:

English (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/11/2025