Health Care Assistant (HCA)
6 hours ago
Great Missenden
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Health Care Assistant to provide dedicated support to an individual with complex neurological needs, including brain injury and epilepsy. The ideal candidate will deliver person-centred care with patience, professionalism, and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities: • Provide attentive supervision and support during daily activities, ensuring safety and dignity at all times, • Assist with personal care tasks, including mobility support using safe moving and handling techniques, • Monitor for and respond appropriately to seizure activity, following established protocols, • Support communication needs with calm, clear, and unhurried interaction, • Maintain a clean, safe environment, adhering to infection control standards, • Collaborate closely with family and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity and consistency of care, • Observe and report any changes in physical, neurological, or emotional condition promptly, • Assist with positioning, skin care, and use of specialised equipment to prevent pressure injuries, • Support hydration and nutrition monitoring as directed by care plans, • Uphold confidentiality, respect, and client dignity in all interactions
