Health Care Assistant

Job description

Job Description

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

As a Health Care Assistant you will be helping healthcare professionals to care for patients. You are responsible for assisting in caring for patients/residents in nursing homes, residential homes & other settings.

The job of a Health Care Assistant overlaps with that performed by a nurse. However, you are not allowed to administer medication or perform complex nursing procedures. You must ensure patients are constantly kept as comfortable as possible while recording observations of patients throughout the day.

You will be required to help during emergency situations, for instance during emergency resuscitations if you are trained to do so. Should a patient die, you will be responsible for washing and preparing the body prior to the visit of relatives and transportation to the morgue.

Responsibilities

Helping patients with personal care tasks, including washing, showering, dressing, and using the toilet

Serving food to patients and helping them to eat where required

Making beds, changing linen, and helping to maintain a clean and tidy environment

Talking to patients to ease loneliness and isolation, listening to their needs, and responding appropriately

Helping patients move around safely and assisting with mobility where needed

Turning patients who spend long periods in bed in order to reduce the risk of bed sores

Giving out and collecting bedpans, and supporting other basic care tasks as required

Replenishing supplies of medical equipment and assisting with the general upkeep of the care environment

Taking and recording basic observations such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight, where trained to do so

Reporting any abnormal or concerning observations to the appropriate healthcare professional immediately

Preparing patients for therapy or medical treatment and assisting the healthcare professional during treatment where required

Ensuring patients remain comfortable, safe, and protected from abuse at all times

Recording and reporting care progression, incidents, accidents, and any changes in a patient's condition

Skills

A caring, approachable, and tactful nature

Good communication and listening skills

Sensitivity and a respectful approach towards patients and colleagues

The desire to work with people of all ages and from all backgrounds

The ability to work on own initiative whilst recognising limitations

Flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team

The ability to remain calm and patient in difficult situations

Reliability and good organisational skills

An understanding of the need to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately

Driving skills and access to own vehicle are highly preferred, but not necessary.

NVQ level 2 or 3 are preferable but not necessary as full training will be provided.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Flexitime

Referral programme

Transport links

Work Location: In person

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bracknell

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English