Patient Care Assistant - Compassionate Team Support

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a highly motivated and committed Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join their team. The role involves providing high-quality holistic nursing care to patients alongside a registered nurse, supporting their personal hygiene and nutritional needs. Candidates should have effective communication and interpersonal skills, ideally with experience in a caring role. The position requires commitment to training and development within the trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring role (usually 12 months) or enrolment in Level 2 Health and Social Care.
• Ability to understand and comply with procedures.
• Willingness to undertake further training.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and nursing tasks.
• Support the operational aspects of the ward environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent

Job description

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a highly motivated and committed Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join their team. The role involves providing high-quality holistic nursing care to patients alongside a registered nurse, supporting their personal hygiene and nutritional needs. Candidates should have effective communication and interpersonal skills, ideally with experience in a caring role. The position requires commitment to training and development within the trust.