Healthcare Assistant - Pre Assessment
Core
Assist patients with personal care, mobility, and basic clinical observations in a pre-assessment clinic setting.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (Pre Assessment)
Builds
Patient care support for private healthcare providers
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient hygiene assistance, mobility support, vital signs monitoring, wound care setup, catheter care assistance, clinical area preparation, safeguarding knowledge, infection control procedures
Preferred skills
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, previous care or health support experience
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, and oral care; help patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional support; provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives; carry out routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels; support basic clinical procedures including wound care setup and catheter care; prepare and maintain clinical areas including trolleys, beds, and equipment
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on support role