As a Healthcare Assistant for Retain Healthcare, the main purpose of the position is to provide care and support to all of customers, (both individuals and families assessed as being in need of assistance). You will enable customers to maintain their independence and quality of life in their own homes. Our services are customer led, and we support our customers to achieve their personal outcomes, by using an outcome focused approach.
Key Responsibilities:
When required liaise with Social Workers, District Nurses and other agency professionals within the multidisciplinary team.
Contribute towards communicating changes of requirements.
Ensure that you work within the company policies and procedures.
Attending training and expanding your personal development Assist customers as appropriate with their personal needs, such as dressing, washing, meal preparation and access to their community as detailed in the Care Plan.
When working within a customer’s home setting you may be assisting customers with, or where necessary carry out light housework, such as dusting, sweeping/ vacuuming carpets, living rooms/ kitchens/ bathrooms and toilets, polishing furniture using dusters/ mops/ equipment, washing and ironing clothing and bed linen, preparing and cooking a meal.
Following the outcome focused model, encourage customers to undertake personal care and tasks which they are capable of, recognising that their abilities may change, in some circumstances, on a day-to-day basis
Part time, full time and BANK opportunities
Competitive rates of pay paid travel time + 40p per mile
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Pension scheme
Weekly Pay
28 days Annual Leave
FREE uniform
PAID training
Blue light and Lifestyle discount cards
Recommend a friend bonus of up to £250 per introduction
Staff events and company rewards
Retain Healthcare: Personalised Homecare Tailored to You
At Retain Healthcare, we are a nurse-led organisation dedicated to providing care and support in the comfort of your own home. Our services are tailored to meet your unique needs, whether you require light-touch support like regular wellbeing checks or comprehensive 24-hour care.
In 2023, we proudly launched our Safer Independence service, combining advanced technology with on-demand care to empower individuals to live independently while enhancing their quality of life at home.
Celebrating 20 Years of Homecare Excellence
For two decades, Retain Healthcare has been a trusted provider of homecare services across the South West. Since 1993, we have recognized the importance of enabling people to stay in their own homes and have worked tirelessly to make everyday tasks more manageable, even in the face of ill health, injury, or disability.
From personal care to assistance with household chores or grocery shopping, our team is here to help make life easier and more enjoyable.