Healthcare Assistant - Multiple Locations

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

Job summary

A health care organization in Gloucester is seeking a Health Care Assistant/Support Worker to assist in delivering high-quality care to patients. Responsibilities include providing personal care, recording observations, and supporting nurses with various tasks. Ideal candidates should demonstrate compassion and the ability to work under supervision. This position offers an opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide safe and compassionate care.
• Experience in assisting patients with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of care/services to patients.
• Take and record patient observations.
• Undertake supportive tasks as directed by registered nurses.

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.