Health Care Assistant

Millennium Staffing Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing specialist is seeking Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) in Leicester. In this role, you will assist patients with daily activities, check vital signs, and support nursing staff. The ideal candidate should have experience in healthcare and a compassionate approach towards patients. Responsibilities include utilising equipment to move patients and maintaining professional standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Empathy and a caring attitude towards patients are essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with daily activities.
• Checking vital signs and assisting nursing staff.
• Utilising equipment to move patients when necessary.

Job description

Overview

We are Millennium Staffing, a healthcare staffing specialist. One of our key clients is currently looking for HCAs in Leicester.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with daily activities, checking vital signs, and assisting nursing staff when necessary.
• Assisting with daily living activities such as eating, showering and using the toilet.
• Utilising equipment to move patients when necessary.
• Helping tidy the patient’s home or room.
• Taking the patient’s vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
• Talking to patients and reassuring them.
• Attending meetings with other healthcare professionals.
• Assisting nurses and other staff when needed.
• Adhering to professional standards.
• Delivering reports to Case Managers and reviewing any important changes in the patient’s condition.