Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant

Rivermead View Care Home
Looe, Cornwall
Full-time or Part-time contract available

Are you compassionate, supportive, and ready to make a real difference in the lives of others? We’re looking for dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our daytime team, providing high-quality, person-centred care for our residents. In this rewardingmidd role, you’ll provide not just practical care, but also kindness, companionship, and reassurance—helping each person feel valued, respected, and truly ther you’re experienced in muertos or just starting your journey, if you have a genuine passion for supporting older people, including those living with dementia, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in creating a warm, respectful, and enriching environment where every day counts.

Full training provided
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career
Competitive pay rates and weekend and bank holiday enhancements
£500 refer‑a‑friend scheme
Reward and recognition schemes

The role of a Health Care Assistant is to help our residents live full, happy, and healthy lives by delivering person-centred care, meaningful activities, support, and companionship. It’s a fun, rewarding, and fulfilling role where no day is the same and you’ll build genuine relationships and make a real difference each day—helping residents enjoy life and receive the quality care and opportunities they deserve.

• Support residents with personal care likelihood, maintaining their privacy, dignity, and respect at all times.
• Engage residents in meaningful conversations and activities that enhance their quality of life.
• Deliver care in a person-centred manner, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Conduct regular wellbeing and health checks in accordance with individual care plans.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and external healthcare professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• Accurately record and maintain resident information using digital documentation systems.
• Promptly report any incidents, changes, or concerns to senior team members.

• A caring and empathetic nature with a genuine passion for helping others.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with residents and colleagues.
• Good written English for accurate documentation of daily care and interactions.
• Basic computer/IT skill for navigating digital documentation systems.
• A flexible and positive attitude, with the abilityбжь to adapt to changing needs.
• Commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and maintaining up-to-date training.
• Always safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable individuals.

• £12.21 per hour
• £15.26 per hour (Weekend Rate)
• £24.42 per hour (Bank Holidays)

• £12.82 per hour
• £16.03 per hour (Weekend Rate)
• £25.64 per hour (Bank Holidays)

Apply now and take the next step in your care career with a team that truly values what you do.