About Direct Medics This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector. Job Title: Health Care Assistant - General Interest We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistants to join our healthcare team. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients, monitoring their condition and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive patient care including personal care. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a passion for patient care, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. By submitting your interest, you are registering for future opportunities. Should a suitable position become available, we will contact you to discuss it further. Otherwise, we will retain your details for consideration in future relevant roles. Key Responsibilities: Personal care- assisting with bathing/showering, washing, shaving, oral hygiene and continence requirements General observations and updating patient records Providing support and encouragement to patients Manual handling- using hoists/slide sheets Requirements: 12 Months recent paid, Health Care Assistant experience completed at ward level within an NHS/HSC hospital setting. SSSC registered. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Benefits We offer our Health Care Assistants market-leading benefits, including the following services which are provided at no cost to our candidates: • Free Criminal Records Check • Free Occupational Health Assessment • Free Uniform • Free Mandatory Skills Training* • Unlimited Colleague Referral Scheme* • Weekly Payroll • 24/7 On Call Service • Excellent Pay Rates • Dedicated Nursing Manager • *T&Cs Apply To Apply Submit your contact details and CV via the APPLY button To discuss this role in further detail, contact our nursing recruitment team directly on 0141 428 3127 or email at scotlandnursing@directmedics.com for further information. Stay in the loop with all our internal job postings by registering for our new Direct Medics Connect service! By joining, you’ll be the first to hear about upcoming roles and remain part of our active talent pool. Register now on Connect!