HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care:-Helping residents with washing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and oral hygiene.
• Mobility Support:-Assisting residents to move around, transfer, and use mobility aids, ensuring they retain independence where possible.
• Nutrition & Hydration:-Serving meals, helping residents to eat, and monitoring fluid intake.
• Health Monitoring:-Taking and recording vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight) and reporting any changes to senior staff.
• Emotional Support:-Providing companionship, listening, and offering reassurance to residents.
• Environment:-Making beds, keeping living areas tidy, and ensuring equipment is clean and safe.
• Record Keeping:-Accurately updating care plans and resident records.
• Safety Compliance:-Following policies on fire safety, infection control, and health & safety.-

Core Skills & Qualities

• Compassion, empathy, and patience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and reliability.-