Healthcare Assistant
Core
Support nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and vital sign monitoring.
Role type
Healthcare Assistant (Wards)
Builds
Patient care services for hospital inpatients
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Wards
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient care, personal hygiene assistance, mobility support, vital sign monitoring, infection prevention, teamwork, shift flexibility
Responsibilities
Assist qualified nursing staff in delivering high standards of patient care; Support patients with personal care needs including bathing and hygiene; Assist with patient admissions, transfers, procedures, and discharges; Record and report patient observations and any changes in condition; Assist patients with mobility, positioning, and walking; Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation across ward areas; Ensure equipment is maintained safely and defects are reported promptly.