Healthcare Assistant
Core
Providing direct personal care and clinical support to patients in an outpatient hospital setting.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (Clinical Support)
Builds
Patient care services for outpatient departments
Domain
Private healthcare / Outpatient care
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, experience in care or health support roles
Responsibilities
Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility; support eating and nutritional intake; provide emotional support to patients and relatives; record routine observations like blood pressure and glucose levels; support basic clinical procedures including wound care and catheter care; prepare and maintain clinical equipment and areas; collaborate with nurses and doctors to support patient care
