Job Purpose:
Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.
To support patients, service users, and healthcare professionals by delivering high-quality care, assisting with daily living activities, and promoting comfort, dignity, and independence in a healthcare or care home setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist patients/service users with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
Support mobility, including helping patients move, use mobility aids, or transfer safely.
Monitor and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
Assist nursing staff with clinical duties, such as taking samples, applying dressings, and preparing equipment.
Provide emotional support and companionship to patients and their families.
Help serve meals and ensure patients receive adequate food and fluids.
Maintain accurate records of care and report changes in condition to senior staff.
Support infection control procedures and maintain a clean, safe environment.
Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection policies.
Participate in training, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.
Skills & Qualities Required:
Compassionate, patient, and caring nature.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team.
Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
Physically fit and able to carry out manual handling tasks.
Flexible, reliable, and committed to high standards of care.
Qualifications & Experience (desirable but not always essential):
NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards).
Previous experience in a care or healthcare setting.
*
Basic Life Support and Manual Handling training