Compassionate Healthcare Assistant - NHS Career Growth

VerseOne Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for the Orsett Respiratory Ward. No experience is required; we will train you to deliver compassionate patient care within the NHS family.

You will assist with personal care, mobility, meals and comfort, support families, and report changes to the nursing team, all while learning through the HCA Academy. We welcome caring, reliable people who communicate well and can work as part of a busy team; vacancies close on 3

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience in public-facing jobs or customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Supporting patients with mobility and helping them move safely and comfortably.
• Serving meals and assisting patients with eating and drinking.
• Making and changing beds, ensuring a clean and comfortable environment.
• Engaging with patients and their families, offering reassurance and support.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in a patient's condition to the nursing team.

Skills

Caring, kind, patient-focused

Friendly communicator

Team player

Initiative

Organised and reliable

Emotional support for patients

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for the Orsett Respiratory Ward. No experience is required; we will train you to deliver compassionate patient care within the NHS family.

You will assist with personal care, mobility, meals and comfort, support families, and report changes to the nursing team, all while learning through the HCA Academy. We welcome caring, reliable people who communicate well and can work as part of a busy team; vacancies close on 3