Healthcare Assistant — Start Your Caring NHS Career

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Chelmsford is looking for a compassionate and friendly Healthcare Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will provide direct support to patients, assist with personal care, and contribute to their wellbeing. Key responsibilities include washing patients, serving meals, and communicating effectively with families. This position offers full-time and part-time opportunities. The ideal candidate is caring, organised, and willing to learn, with potential career progression into nursing roles within the NHS.

Benefits

Access to learning and development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience of working with the public.
• Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Must be keen to learn new skills and flexible in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Washing and dressing patients.
• Serving meals and feeding patients.
• Helping patients to move around.
• Making beds.
• Talking to patients and their families.
• Monitoring patient condition.

Skills

Caring and kind

Cheerful and friendly

Good listening and communication skills

Able to follow direct instructions

Well organised

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider in Chelmsford is looking for a compassionate and friendly Healthcare Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will provide direct support to patients, assist with personal care, and contribute to their wellbeing. Key responsibilities include washing patients, serving meals, and communicating effectively with families. This position offers full-time and part-time opportunities. The ideal candidate is caring, organised, and willing to learn, with potential career progression into nursing roles within the NHS.