WORK FOR US
We are recruiting for Healthcare Assistants.
As a healthcare assistant (HCA), you'll work under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional, usually a nurse. Sometimes staff working in HCA roles are known as nursing assistants, nursing auxiliaries or auxiliary nurses.
What work will you do?
The work you do will be part of an agreed programme of care, and you'll usually be supervised by nurses.
Your day-to-day tasks could include:
helping patients shower and get dressed
helping people eat
making beds
using equipment to lift and move patients
talking to patients and reassuring them
helping patients to the toilet
tidying the ward or patients’ homes
taking patients' temperature or pulse
attending meetings with other healthcare professionals
What skills do you need?
written and spoken communication skills
the ability to relate to people from a wide range of backgrounds
the ability to handle patients with sensitivity and respect
observational skills
a good level of physical fitness
Qualities we look for
A passion for care
Empathy
Patience and a willingness to learn
We will provide training if required.
