Healthcare Assistant - Pre Assessment
Core
Provide hands-on personal care, clinical support, and emotional support to patients in a pre-assessment setting.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (Pre-Assessment)
Builds
Patient care services for private healthcare providers
Domain
Healthcare / Private Hospital
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient hygiene assistance, mobility support, vital signs monitoring, wound care setup, catheter care, clinical area preparation, safeguarding knowledge, infection control, confidentiality procedures
Preferred skills
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, bloods and ECGs competency
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, doctors, and therapists.
Seniority
Individual Contributor
