Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients
Core
Provide direct personal care and support to outpatients, assisting with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and basic clinical observations.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (Outpatients)
Builds
Patient care services for private hospital outpatients
Domain
Healthcare / Private Hospital
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 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
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior
