Healthcare Assistant

Job Summary

We're Hiring: Healthcare Assistant – Days and Nights for Eachstep Blackburn Care! 

Location: Infirmary Road, Blackburn BB2 3LP

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Bank

Shifts: Day and Night shifts

EachStep Blackburn is a friendly, welcoming state-of-the-art, 64 bedded, purpose built specialist dementia care home, that offers respite, residential, nursing and end of life care. EachStep Blackburn applies the latest advances in dementia-friendly building design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care and support to residents, including washing, dressing, grooming and toileting.

• Assist residents with mobility and daily living activities while promoting independence.

• Support residents with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional and hydration needs are met.

• Monitor residents' well-being and report any changes in their physical or emotional condition.

• Assist with maintaining residents' comfort, dignity and privacy at all times.

• Follow individual care plans and ensure care is delivered in a person-centred manner.

• Support residents living with dementia and other complex care needs.

• Maintain accurate and timely care records and documentation.

• Follow infection prevention, safeguarding and health and safety procedures.

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, residents and their families.

• Provide reassurance, companionship and emotional support to residents.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Care Assistant is preferred.

• Experience in a care home, nursing home or dementia care setting would be an advantage.

• Good understanding of personal care and person-centred care practices.

• Knowledge of safeguarding and infection prevention procedures.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Compassionate, patient and respectful approach towards residents.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Reliable, flexible and willing to work day or night shifts.

Apply Now!

Join the team at EachStep Blackburn and make a positive difference in the lives of our residents by providing compassionate, person-centred care.

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship or visa transfers. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.