Healthcare Assistant

Purus Healthcare Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in the UK seeks caregivers to assist patients with daily tasks, ensure their comfort and hygiene, and support their emotional needs. Candidates must have relevant certifications and experience in patient care. Responsibilities include recording vital signs and maintaining patient records. Immediate applications are welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting patients with daily activities.
• Understanding of vital signs monitoring.
• Ability to provide emotional and social support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing, dressing, and feeding patients.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Update patient records accurately.

Skills

Patient care

Emotional support

Administrative tasks

Communication

Education

Care certificate

First aid certification

Job description

Personal Care

• Assisting patients with bathing, toileting, dressing, and feeding.
• Helping patients move around (e.g., repositioning in bed, using hoists or walking aids).
• Supporting patient hygiene and comfort.

Clinical Support

• Taking and recording vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
• Assisting with wound care, specimen collection, and basic medical observations.
• Preparing and maintaining equipment for clinical procedures.

Emotional and Social Support

• Offering companionship and reassurance.
• Supporting patients with dementia, mental health issues, or terminal illnesses.
• Helping patients maintain independence and dignity.

Administrative Tasks

• Updating patient records accurately.
• Escorting patients to and from wards or appointments.
• Stocking supplies and maintaining cleanliness.

Required Documents and Trainings

• Right to work in UK documents (Passport & BRP)
• DBS (Updated services)
• Share Code
• Updated Curriculum Vitae
• Training Certificates (up to date)
• Proof of address (current)
• Last 5 years of address details
• Reference Details (Two professional)
• NI Document
• Bank Statement
• English Assessment
• COVID Vaccination
• COS document for Skilled worker is must/For student, Term Letter
• Any Decent Photo

Training Certifications

• The care certificate
• First aid
• Fire Safety
• Food hygiene
• Health and Safety
• Autism Awareness
• Safeguarding of Adults
• Moving and Handling (Theory and Practical) Must
• Basic Life Support
• Medication administration
• Infection and Prevention Control
• DoLS or Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Mental Capacity Act
• Mental Health Awareness
• Dementia Awareness
• Learning Disability
• Challenging Behaviour