Healthcare Assistant - 12 Months Fixed Term
Core
Provide direct patient care including personal hygiene, mobility support, and basic clinical observations in an endoscopy department.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (clinical support)
Builds
Patient care services for private hospital patients
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 preparation
Preferred skills
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, previous care or health support experience
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
