Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

Purus Healthcare Ltd; Gamston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Purus Healthcare Ltd is seeking a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support patients with daily care, comfort, and safety in a clinical setting.

You will assist with personal care, meals, mobility, and hydration, monitor patient conditions, and maintain infection control. Working alongside nurses and other staff, you will record care provided, follow treatment plans, and help keep wards clean and well organised.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date DBS check.
• Mandatory Moving and Handling training with certificate.
• Valid right to work in the UK (SHARE CODE or equivalent).
• Professional references available on request.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, help with dressing, washing, and mobility.
• Assist with meals, hydration, and recording intake.
• Monitor vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
• Maintain infection control and PPE compliance.
• Record care provided and communicate with the team.
• Prepare equipment and keep care areas clean and organised.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Reliability

Observation

Respect for confidentiality

Time management

Basic clinical awareness

Job description

Purus Healthcare Ltd is seeking a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support patients with daily care, comfort, and safety in a clinical setting.

You will assist with personal care, meals, mobility, and hydration, monitor patient conditions, and maintain infection control. Working alongside nurses and other staff, you will record care provided, follow treatment plans, and help keep wards clean and well organised.