Compassionate Mental Health Care Assistant

Priory; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Priory Hospital Preston is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our compassionate team. Based in Bartle, near Preston, you will support qualified staff with patient care, assist with assessments and routine tasks to promote wellbeing and dignity.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, following care plans and maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding standards. A caring, patient-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English is required.
• Strong communication, listening and observational skills are essential.
• Basic IT skills are expected.
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding is important.
• A caring, patient-focused approach to care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with assessment and implementation of individual care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks and activities to support patient wellbeing, dignity and treatment.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate care.

Skills

Good communication, listening and观察al

Basic IT skills

Confidentiality and safeguarding

Caring and supportive approach

Education

NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Priory Hospital Preston is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our compassionate team. Based in Bartle, near Preston, you will support qualified staff with patient care, assist with assessments and routine tasks to promote wellbeing and dignity.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, following care plans and maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding standards. A caring, patient-focused approach is essential.