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Healthcare assistant

Kinross
Healthcare
£12.21 an hour
Posted: 17 February
Offer description

Duties and Responsibilities: • Patient Care: Provide compassionate and attentive care to patients in hospitals, clinics, or residential care facilities. • Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Assist patients with tasks such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming. • Mobility Assistance: Help patients with mobility issues to move around safely, including transferring to and from beds or wheelchairs. • Vital Signs Monitoring: Take and record patients’ vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate. • Medication Assistance: Assist with medication administration under the direction and supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. • Patient Monitoring: Regularly observe and report changes in patient’s physical or mental condition to healthcare professionals. • Patient Transport: Transport patients to and from appointments, procedures, or tests within the healthcare facility. • Patient Comfort: Ensure patients are comfortable and well-cared for by assisting with positioning, comfort measures, and emotional support. • Maintaining Cleanliness: Keep patient rooms and common areas clean and organized, including changing linens and assisting with basic housekeeping tasks. • Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of patient care activities, including vital signs, treatments, and observations. • Communication: Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care. • Compliance: Adhere to all healthcare policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure patient safety and quality of care. Qualifications: • Previous experience in healthcare or caregiving is preferred but not required. • Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards patients. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. • Basic understanding of medical terminology and healthcare practices. • Willingness to undergo relevant training and certification as required by the employer. • SCW registration is compulsory. • Practical Moving and Handling Training. (Mandatory) • Training of Whistleblowing. (Mandatory) NOTE: WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP. WE ARE NOT CONSIDERING OVERSEAS CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION.

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