Rivermead View
Looe
Are you caring, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference every day? We’re looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our team and provide high-quality, person-centred care to our residents.
Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, if you have a passion for helping others, we’d love to hear from you.
✔️ Full training provided
✔️ Supportive team environment
✔️ Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career
✔️ Completive pay rates
✔️ £500 refer a friend scheme
✔️ Reward and recognition Schemes
Job Purpose
The role of the Health Care Assistant is helping our residents to live full, happy and healthy lives, by delivering person centred care, meaningful activities, support and companionship; helping residents to enjoy each day by making sure they receive the quality care, support and opportunities for fulfilment that 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
Higher rate for Care Certificate (We will support you if not yet achieved).
£12.21 – 12.38 per hour
£15.26 – £15.48 per hour (Weekend Rate)
£24.42 – £24.76 per hour (Bank Holidays)
