Healthcare Assistant - Outpatients
Core
Assist patients with personal hygiene, mobility, and basic clinical procedures in an outpatient setting.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (Outpatients)
Builds
Patient care support and clinical area readiness
Domain
Private Healthcare / Outpatient Department
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient care, mobility assistance, vital signs monitoring, wound care support, infection control, safeguarding, communication, IT literacy
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, catheter care, and pressure area prevention; Prepare and maintain clinical areas including trolleys, beds, and equipment; Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, therapists, and admin teams.