Health Care Assistant Days

We are seeking a Health Care Assistant to join our friendly team at Parc Vro Residential Home.

Parc Vro is a small residential home registered for 15 residents and day care.

Candidate should preferable hold the NVQ/Diploma level 2/3 in Health and Social Care, however training will be offered to the right candidate alongside other mandatory training requirements.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring is also a requirement, however a portable one is an advantage for an early start.

Driving license essential due to location and public transport not being regular.

For an informal discussion please contact Jenny Winzar Registered Manager 01326 221275
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
Free Food
On-site parking
Schedule:
12 hour shift 8 am - 8 pm
5 hour shift 8am - 1pm
7 hour shift 1 pm - 8 pm
Ability to commute/relocate:
Helston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

No two days are ever the same at our home, but each day is built around providing safe, compassionate, and person-centred care. A typical day includes supporting residents with their morning routines, personal care, and meals, while taking time to chat, listen, and build meaningful relationships. Throughout the day, carers work closely as a team to support mobility, medication prompts, activities, and emotional wellbeing. You’ll communicate regularly with colleagues, record care accurately, and respond to residents’ individual needs as they arise. Above all, each day is about creating a warm, respectful, and homely environment where residents feel valued, safe, and supported.

Providing high-quality, person-centred care that respects each individual’s dignity, privacy, and independence
Assisting residents with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, toileting, and continence support
Supporting residents with eating and drinking, including monitoring nutrition and hydration
Offering emotional support, companionship, and reassurance to promote wellbeing and quality of life
Communicating effectively with residents, families, and colleagues, and reporting any concerns or changes promptly
Working as part of a team to ensure safe, consistent, and compassionate care at all times
Maintaining accurate records in line with care plans, policies, and regulatory requirements
Supporting residents with mobility, transfers, and the safe use of equipment
Promoting a clean, safe, and comfortable environment
Adhering to safeguarding, infection control, health and safety, and confidentiality standards

Parc Vro Residential Home opened in 1979 and is a small family run business in the heart of Mawgan-in-Meneage, a tranquil village near the town of Helston. The home is a typically beautiful Cornish granite house that has charming views across open countryside.

We enable older people to continue living as independently as possible whilst receiving care and support consistent with their varying degrees of ability. We value each and every individual that comes to live at Parc Vro and welcome applications from all walks of life with many different needs. All our residents are treated with respect and dignity according to their individual needs and wishes.