Health Care Worker

Matrix Staffing Solutions; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Brighton is seeking compassionate individuals for patient care roles. Responsibilities include supporting patients with eating, emotional needs, and personal care. Candidates must provide reassurance and companionship while assisting with vital sign monitoring and basic clinical tasks. The ideal applicant should thrive in a caring environment and be willing to collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient well-being.

Responsibilities

• Serving meals and helping patients eat.
• Providing emotional support and companionship.

Job description

Key Responsibilities :

• Nutrition & Hydration : Serving meals, helping patients eat, and providing drinks.
• Emotional Support : Talking to patients, reassuring them, and providing companionship.
• Environmental Maintenance : Keeping patient areas clean, tidy, beds made, and sterilizing equipment.
• Clinical Assistance : Supporting nurses in clinics, assisting with basic wound care, and preparing exam areas (depending on training).
• Communication : Liaising with patients, families, and the wider healthcare team.
• Stock Management : Checking and ordering medical supplies.
• Personal Care : Assisting with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and changing positions.
• Patient Monitoring : Taking and recording vital signs (temp, pulse, BP, weight).
• Mobility Support : Helping patients move around, get out of bed, and use equipment...