Health Care Assistant

Job summary

Job details

• Role Health Care Assistant
• Part time
• Holme Road, Eccleston, St Helens
• £12.60 per hour

The care home

Eccleston Court is a purpose built 54 bedded care home which provides specialist nursing care to older people and people living with dementia, situated in a quiet leafy residential area opposite a beautiful park in Eccleston, St Helens.

Eccleston Court is a warm, welcoming and friendly home providing general nursing care and nursing care for people living with dementia.

All our bedrooms are comfortable and spacious with en-suite facilities. We encourage residents to personalise their room with small items to make it more homely. Our home has wonderful spaces to relax in and enjoy company, including an activities room, hairdressing area, large lounge areas and dining rooms as well as some quite areas for residents to relax with family and friends.

We have an accessible garden for our residents to enjoy relaxation and outdoor activities. Our home is also adjacent to a lovely park and gardens – very popular for gentle walks.

Key Responsibilities:

·  Providing personal care, such as showering, shaving, oral hygiene and dressing

·  Administering medication

·  Monitoring health and wellbeing

·  Maintaining records and reporting any changes

·  Assisting with meal preparation and household tasks.

·  Providing emotional support and companionship.

·  Helping with everyday life care, such as mobility and mealtimes.

·  Supporting people with social and physical activities.

What We Offer

• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• Competitive hourly pay + pension scheme
• Supportive, friendly working environment
• Company pension scheme
• Flexibility
• Various shift patterns