Health care assistant
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.80 to £13.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £0.42 per mile |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 July 2025 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Elite care and comfort limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | HCA June 2025 |
Summary
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
Job Purpose:
We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our field-based team at Elite Care and Comfort (ECC). You will be delivering essential care to clients in their homes across the CA18 to CA28 area, ensuring their well-being, safety, and comfort. This role involves providing personal care, medication assistance, and companionship, helping our clients maintain their independence while improving their quality of life.
Location: Client’s homes either in Barnsley or Sheffield
Reports To: Team Leader
Key Skills and Qualifications:
• No previous experience is necessary—full training will be provided.
• Genuine passion for helping others and making a positive difference in their lives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Full UK driving license and access to your own car for business use.
Responsibilities:
1. Personal Care Assistance
• Support clients with personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assist with mobility and help clients move safely around their homes.
2. Medication Support
• Ensure clients take their prescribed medications according to care plans.
3. Meal Preparation and Feeding
• Assist with preparing meals according to clients’ dietary requirements.
• Provide feeding assistance as needed.
4. Companionship and Emotional Support
• Provide companionship to clients, helping reduce loneliness and providing emotional support.
• Engage clients in meaningful activities to promote mental well-being.
5. Health Monitoring
• Observe and monitor clients’ health conditions, documenting care activities in the Roundsy system.
• Report any changes in health to the team leader for further action.
6. Light Domestic Duties
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning, laundry, and ensuring the home remains safe and tidy.
7. Compliance and Safeguarding
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all ECC care procedures and safeguarding policies.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed at all times.
Progression Opportunities:
• Senior Healthcare Assistant: Take on leadership responsibilities, providing guidance to newer HCAs.
• Care Coordinator: Take on office and field responsibilities, managing rotas and care plans while continuing to provide direct care.
Job Purpose:
We’re looking for a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our field-based team at Elite Care and Comfort (ECC). You will be delivering essential care to clients in their homes across the CA18 to CA28 area, ensuring their well-being, safety, and comfort. This role involves providing personal care, medication assistance, and companionship, helping our clients maintain their independence while improving their quality of life.
Location: Client’s homes either in Barnsley or Sheffield
Reports To: Team Leader
Key Skills and Qualifications:
• No previous experience is necessary—full training will be provided.
• Genuine passion for helping others and making a positive difference in their lives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Full UK driving license and access to your own car for business use.
Responsibilities:
1. Personal Care Assistance
• Support clients with personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assist with mobility and help clients move safely around their homes.
2. Medication Support
• Ensure clients take their prescribed medications according to care plans.
3. Meal Preparation and Feeding
• Assist with preparing meals according to clients’ dietary requirements.
• Provide feeding assistance as needed.
4. Companionship and Emotional Support
• Provide companionship to clients, helping reduce loneliness and providing emotional support.
• Engage clients in meaningful activities to promote mental well-being.
5. Health Monitoring
• Observe and monitor clients’ health conditions, documenting care activities in the Roundsy system.
• Report any changes in health to the team leader for further action.
6. Light Domestic Duties
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as cleaning, laundry, and ensuring the home remains safe and tidy.
7. Compliance and Safeguarding
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all ECC care procedures and safeguarding policies.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed at all times.
Progression Opportunities:
• Senior Healthcare Assistant: Take on leadership responsibilities, providing guidance to newer HCAs.
• Care Coordinator: Take on office and field responsibilities, managing rotas and care plans while continuing to provide direct care.