Job Title: Healthcare Assistant – Domiciliary Care
Location: Harrogate and surrounding areas
Reports to: Care Coordinator / Registered Manager
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality person-centred care and support to clients in their own homes, enabling them to maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Deliver personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, continence care).
* Support with safe moving and handling.
* Assist with medication administration in line with policies and procedures.
* Prepare meals and support with nutrition and hydration.
* Provide companionship and emotional support.
* Carry out light household tasks to maintain a safe environment.
* Accurately record care notes and report any concerns to the care team.
* Respect confidentiality and promote equality, diversity, and inclusion at all times.
* Travel between client homes (driving licence and access to own vehicle preferred).
Person Specification
Essential
* Compassionate, caring, and reliable.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Willingness to undertake mandatory training.
* Ability to work flexibly (including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays).
Desirable
* Previous experience in care.
* Full UK driving licence and access to own car.
* NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).
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