Healthcare Assistant

Purus Healthcare Ltd; Knowle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking dedicated personnel to assist patients with daily activities and provide clinical and emotional support. Responsibilities include bathing, toileting, and monitoring vital signs. Ideal candidates will have training in personal care and the ability to support patients with various needs. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a fulfilling work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care tasks such as bathing and dressing.
• Familiarity with clinical support duties like vital signs monitoring.
• Ability to provide emotional and social support to patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, toileting, and dressing.
• Take and record vital signs and assist with wound care.
• Support patients with dementia and maintain their dignity.
• Update patient records and escort them to appointments.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Compassion

Time management

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

Trainings

• 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