Health Care Assistant

4 days ago

ChesterleStreet, United Kingdom We Care Bespoke Ltd Full time

**Healthcare Assistant Job DescriptionJob Title**: Healthcare Assistant (HCA)**Reports to**: Nurse-in-Charge / Senior Healthcare Professional**Location**: [Specify Hospital, Clinic, Care Home, or Home Care Setting]**Job Summary**:
A Healthcare Assistant (HCA) provides essential support to nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, monitoring patient well-being, and ensuring a comfortable environment for patients.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Patient Care & Support**:

- Assist patients with personal care (e.g., washing, dressing, toileting).
- Help patients with mobility, including lifting, turning, and transferring.
- Support patients during meals, ensuring dietary needs are met.
- **Clinical Support**:

- Take and record vital signs (e.g., temperature, blood pressure, pulse).
- Assist in wound care and dressing changes under supervision.
- Support healthcare professionals during procedures.
- **Observations & Documentation**:

- Monitor and report changes in patients’ conditions to nurses or doctors.
- Maintain accurate records of patient care and observations.
- **Hygiene & Infection Control**:

- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in patient rooms and wards.
- Follow infection control procedures to ensure a safe environment.
- **Communication & Emotional Support**:

- Provide emotional and social support to patients and families.
- Communicate effectively with healthcare teams and patients.

**Qualifications & Skills Required**:

- **Essential**:

- Compassionate and caring nature.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team and under pressure.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
- **Desirable**:

- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of basic medical procedures.
- Moving and Handling within the last 12 months-evidence

**Working Conditions**:

- Shift work, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Physically demanding role involving lifting and standing for long periods.
- Exposure to patients with various medical conditions.

**Salary**: [Specify based on location and experience]

Pay: Up to £12.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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