Job summary
We are seeking a caring and reliable Healthcare Assistant to provide high-quality support to individuals in their own homes. In this rewarding role, you will assist service users with their daily routines and helping them maintain their independence and dignity in familiar surroundings. You will travel between clients' homes, working either independently or as part of a team, ensuring that each person receives compassionate, person-centered care in accordance with their individual care plans.
Excellent communication skills, respect for confidentiality, and a genuine passion for helping others are essential for this position.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant, your primary role is to provide essential care and support to patients in their homes. Your duties are focused on promoting patient independence, dignity, and quality of life.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Assist with personal care tasks, including washing, dressing, toileting, and providing mobility support.
- Support clients with prescribed exercises, rehabilitation activities, and the use of mobility aids.
- Assist with catheter care, stoma care and end of life care.
- Provide nutritional support, including assistance with meals and hydration.
- Accurately record and report observations and concerns to the appropriate healthcare professional.
- Support clients with medication reminders, as appropriate and in accordance with training and policies.
- Promote independence and encourage self-care whenever possible.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures.
- Contribute to care plans and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.
- Travel independently between patient homes in the community.
About us
KD Healthcare is a dedicated care provider focused on delivering high-quality, person-centered care to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. Our mission is to support people in living independently, safely, and with dignity, while enhancing their quality of life.
We offer a wide range of home care services tailored to meet individual needs. Our professional and compassionate team of caregivers is fully trained, DBS-checked, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of care.
We collaborate with families, healthcare professionals, and local authorities to ensure that each client receives a personalised care plan that respects their preferences, promotes independence, and supports overall well-being.
At KD Healthcare, we believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and empowered especially in their own homes.
We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates who wish to join our team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overall responsibilities of a Home Care Assistant include supporting the provision of
care to clients in their own homes; being alert of their safety; and respecting their dignity. Maintaining skills and knowledge and ensuring that care is delivered according to latest
guidelines and best practice evidence available; ensuring the ongoing safety of clients
through systematic assessment, monitoring and reviewing processes;
Ensuring that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and
care delivery are maintained and effectively used acting as a role model for good clinical and
care governance practice.
PERSONAL CARE:
- Dressing and undressing / preparing the service user for Day Care,
or trips out.
- Washing / bathing / showering / shaving / grooming / cleaning teeth.
- Hair care (washing / brushing).
- Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene.
- Continence management.
- Care of pressure sores (under appropriate nursing supervision).
Getting in and out of bed.
- Assisting with the use of Aids to Daily Living / Rehabilitation Aids, as
required.
- Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by Healthcare
professionals.
- Day / evening / night sitting services, as advised.
HEALTHCARE:
- Utilising support, advice, and guidance from the Team Leaders and/or
the qualified nurses within the organisation.
- Assisting the service users who live with long term conditions to
meet their healthcare needs.
DIETARY CARE:
- Preparation of snacks and meals according to the service users likes /
dislikes.
- Assisting with feeding, as required.
DOMESTIC / HOUSEHOLD SERVICES:
- General cleaning duties, to include cleaning / dusting / vacuuming /
polishing.
- Bed-making.
- Clearing refuse and rubbish.
- Laundering / Hand-washing / Ironing / Light needlework, as required.
- Shopping, and the preparation of shopping lists and assistance with
budgeting.
- Light gardening tasks (subject to previous agreement at the Care Plan
stage).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overall responsibilities of a Home Care Assistant include supporting the provision of
care to clients in their own homes; being alert of their safety; and respecting their dignity. Maintaining skills and knowledge and ensuring that care is delivered according to latest
guidelines and best practice evidence available; ensuring the ongoing safety of clients
through systematic assessment, monitoring and reviewing processes;
Ensuring that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and
care delivery are maintained and effectively used acting as a role model for good clinical and
care governance practice.
PERSONAL CARE:
- Dressing and undressing / preparing the service user for Day Care,
or trips out.
- Washing / bathing / showering / shaving / grooming / cleaning teeth.
- Hair care (washing / brushing).
- Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene.
- Continence management.
- Care of pressure sores (under appropriate nursing supervision).
Getting in and out of bed.
- Assisting with the use of Aids to Daily Living / Rehabilitation Aids, as
required.
- Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by Healthcare
professionals.
- Day / evening / night sitting services, as advised.
HEALTHCARE:
- Utilising support, advice, and guidance from the Team Leaders and/or
the qualified nurses within the organisation.
- Assisting the service users who live with long term conditions to
meet their healthcare needs.
DIETARY CARE:
- Preparation of snacks and meals according to the service users likes /
dislikes.
- Assisting with feeding, as required.
DOMESTIC / HOUSEHOLD SERVICES:
- General cleaning duties, to include cleaning / dusting / vacuuming /
polishing.
- Bed-making.
- Clearing refuse and rubbish.
- Laundering / Hand-washing / Ironing / Light needlework, as required.
- Shopping, and the preparation of shopping lists and assistance with
budgeting.
- Light gardening tasks (subject to previous agreement at the Care Plan
stage).
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- The successful candidate must possess a caring, patient, and adaptable nature, along with previous experience in the care sector.
- Qualified to Level 3 in Health and Social Care Diploma , or the candidate must be willing to work towards obtaining it.
- Essential qualities include good interpersonal skills, a commitment to providing patient-centered care, the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team, self-motivation, and a willingness to develop and learn new skills.
- Additionally, the candidate must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to the location of the role.
- Please note that this position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. In accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, a disclosure request will be submitted to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- The successful candidate must possess a caring, patient, and adaptable nature, along with previous experience in the care sector.
- Qualified to Level 3 in Health and Social Care Diploma , or the candidate must be willing to work towards obtaining it.
- Essential qualities include good interpersonal skills, a commitment to providing patient-centered care, the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team, self-motivation, and a willingness to develop and learn new skills.
- Additionally, the candidate must have a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle due to the location of the role.
- Please note that this position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. In accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, a disclosure request will be submitted to the DBS to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
