Healthcare Assistant
Core
Assist patients with personal care, mobility, and basic clinical support in hospital theatres.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (clinical support)
Builds
Patient care services for private hospital patients
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient hygiene assistance, mobility support, vital signs monitoring, wound care setup, catheter care assistance, equipment 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 and record 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; Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, therapists, and admin teams
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior