Healthcare Assistant

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Dursley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dursley is seeking a Health Care Assistant to provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, taking observations, and performing support tasks under the guidance of registered nurses. Candidates should have experience in patient care and excellent communication skills. This role is essential for ensuring patients receive the support they need in a safe and caring environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering patient care in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living.
• Strong communication skills and compassion towards patients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of care/services to patients.
• Provide safe and compassionate care under supervision.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and dietary support.
• Record observations and undertake supportive tasks as directed.

Job description

As a Health Care Assistant/ Support Worker you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care / services to patients.

You will be expected to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard under supervision of registered nurses.

You will be expected to assist patients with activities of daily living including personal care and nutritional and dietary support.

You will be expected to take and record observations and undertake additional supportive tasks as directed by registered nurse eg venepuncture , catheter care , ECG recording etc.