Healthcare Assistant - Pre Assessment
Core
Assist patients with personal care, mobility, and basic clinical procedures in a pre-assessment hospital setting.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (Pre Assessment)
Builds
Patient care and preparation for clinical assessment
Domain
Private healthcare / 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
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 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 and beds; Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, therapists, and admin teams
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level