Senior Healthcare Assistant - Wards
Core
Deliver person-centred care including assisting with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, toileting, and emotional support to patients on hospital wards.
Role type
Senior Healthcare Assistant (Wards)
Builds
Patient care delivery and support services for hospital inpatients
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Personal care assistance, vital signs monitoring, basic clinical task execution, patient observation recording, staff mentorship, clinical area organization
Preferred skills
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, experience in hospital or clinical setting, ability to carry out delegated clinical tasks safely
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assist with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, and toileting; monitor vital signs and blood glucose levels; assist with clinical procedures; mentor junior healthcare assistants; maintain clean and organized clinical areas; record care and observations accurately
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC