Health Care Assistant

Millennium Staffing Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing specialist is looking for Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) in Ipswich to assist patients with daily activities and provide necessary support to nursing staff. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, helping with daily living tasks, and maintaining a clean environment for patients. The ideal candidate has experience in healthcare, strong communication skills, and the ability to work empathetically with patients.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or a related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills and empathy towards patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities and ensure comfort.
• Take and report vital signs to nursing staff.
• Communicate with patients to provide reassurance and support.

Job description

We are Millennium Staffing, a healthcare staffing specialist. We are currently looking for HCAs across Ipswich for one of our key clients.

• 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.