Healthcare Assistant - AAU
Core
Provide basic nursing care, patient assessment, and support for acute medical/surgical patients in a high-acuity hospital environment.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (Acute Admissions Unit)
Builds
Patient care plans and recovery journeys for acute patients
Domain
Healthcare / Acute Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Basic nursing care, patient assessment, triage support, patient confidentiality, ward logistics, shift work adaptability
Preferred skills
Experience in Acute Admissions Unit (AAU), Care Certificate, NVQ Level 3 in Care & Social Care, BLS certification
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide basic nursing care under supervision, notify staff of patient condition changes, maintain patient dignity and privacy, assist with ward re-stocking, support patient transportation and bed/trolley setup
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC
