Healthcare Assistant
Core
Assist patients with personal care, mobility, and basic clinical support in a hospital setting.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (clinical support)
Builds
Patient care services for Circle Health Group hospitals
Domain
Healthcare / Private Hospital
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient hygiene assistance, mobility support, vital signs monitoring, wound care setup, catheter care, infection control procedures, safeguarding knowledge, equipment maintenance
Preferred skills
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, experience in care or health support roles
Technologies
basic IT systems for documentation
Responsibilities
assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, and oral care; help patients with eating and drinking; provide comfort and emotional support; carry out routine observations like blood pressure and temperature; support basic clinical procedures including wound care and catheter care; prepare and maintain clinical areas; collaborate with nurses and doctors
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on support staff