Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as a Health Care Assistant? 

It’s a role that’s at the heart of the health and social care sector, however often people are unsure what the role is. 
 

A Health Care Assistant supports people with all aspects of their day-to-day living.

This might include supporting someone to get dressed in the morning, eat their meals, socialise with family and friends, take up new hobbies and access education or work.

Health Care Assistants can work in a residential care home, in people’s own homes or in the community.
 

As a Health Care Assistant your role will be rewarding, helping people in many aspects of their life. Roles may vary, however at Exemplar Health Care, a Health Care Assistant role will include:

• encouraging people to take part in social activities – helping people lead enjoyable social lives is a crucial part of providing holistic care

• supporting people with their personal care – you’ll make sure people look and feel their best by supporting with washing, dressing and doing their hair for example

• working as a team – to make sure peoples needs are met you’ll work as part of a wide team, both internally and externally

• assisting people at mealtimes – no matter people’s needs, you’ll ensure mealtimes are enjoyable, and people stay healthy with a balanced and nutritious diet

• providing companionship – you’ll treat people with dignity and compassion, offering friendly company

• completing and maintaining care records – to ensure high-quality, consistent care, you’ll keep records up-to-date on a daily basis.
   

While qualifications can be beneficial, the most important skills a Health Care Assistant must demonstrate is care and patience.

Some other skills include:

• excellent communication skills

• patience and the ability to remain calm

• great team work.

However, if you don’t have qualifications, don’t worry – at Exemplar Health Care we’ll help you feel right at home from the start with our induction, buddy support and ongoing training programmes. 

What’s important is that you have the right values and behaviours.
 

Becoming a Health Care Assistant isn’t just a job, it’s often the first step on a rewarding career path into the health and social care sector. 

There are lots of career progression opportunities for Health Care Assistants. 

When you start with us, you’ll benefit from ongoing support and training, including a role specific induction in your home with the support of a buddy. 
 

Once your settled in the role, we have continuous learning opportunities such as Apprenticeships and our in-house Leadership Pathway.

With the right support, the sky’s the limit with career progression!
 

At Exemplar Health Care, we truly value the incredible work our Health Care Assistants do. We understand the importance of providing the right environment for both our residents and our colleagues.

Many of our residents are keen to stay active and learn new skills. Your role may include supporting people to take up new hobbies, meet friends, get involved in social activities, go to the gym or look their best!
 

If you’d like to find out more, visit our Health Care Assistant job vacancies or get in touch.