Compassionate Health Care Assistant — Learn & Grow in Patient Care

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chelmsford is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support nursing teams in providing compassionate care to patients. This role involves tasks such as assisting with personal hygiene, serving meals, and supporting patient mobility. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, with a commitment to training and career development. This is a great opportunity for those wanting to make a meaningful difference in their community. Competitive NHS salary with additional benefits included.

Benefits

NHS salary structure and pension

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health service discounts and online benefits

Health and wellbeing support

Maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Qualifications

• Experience of working with the public.
• Must be keen to learn new skills and flexible in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide valuable support to Nursing and Midwifery teams.
• Wash and dress patients.
• Serve meals and feed patients.
• Assist patients with mobility.
• Communicate with patients and their families.

Skills

Caring and kind

Good listening and communication skills

Well organized

Cheerful and friendly

Able to follow direct instructions

Keen to support patients with personal needs

Able to use own initiative

Job description

A healthcare provider in Chelmsford is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support nursing teams in providing compassionate care to patients. This role involves tasks such as assisting with personal hygiene, serving meals, and supporting patient mobility. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, with a commitment to training and career development. This is a great opportunity for those wanting to make a meaningful difference in their community. Competitive NHS salary with additional benefits included.