Health Care Assistant

4 days ago


Armagh, United Kingdom Medlocums Full time

**Job Title**: Health Care Assistant (HCA)

**Location**: Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Northern Ireland

**Job Summary**: The Health Care Assistant (HCA) is a crucial member of the healthcare team, providing compassionate care and support to patients in various settings, including hospitals, community care, and residential facilities. The HCA ensures a safe, comfortable, and dignified environment for all patients while assisting with daily living activities and basic healthcare needs.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist patients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Monitor and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure) and report any changes to nursing staff.
- Aid patients with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety in patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Support the nursing team with basic medical procedures and documentation as directed.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to provide reassurance and information.
- Assist in the administration of medications under supervision as required.
- Participate in care planning and contribute to the evaluation of patient progress.
- Uphold patient confidentiality and dignity at all times.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract

Pay: £14.70-£19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 66 per week

**Benefits**:

- Referral programme
- Relocation assistance

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Nursing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NMC (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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