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Job summary
A healthcare recruitment agency in the UK seeks compassionate individuals for patient care roles, assisting with daily living activities and monitoring vital signs. Ideal candidates should have a caring attitude and good communication skills. Previous experience is preferred but not mandatory. No sponsorship is provided for this position.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in healthcare or caregiving is preferred.
- Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards patients.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Basic understanding of medical terminology.
- Willingness to undergo required training and certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate and attentive care to patients.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Help patients with mobility issues.
- Monitor and document patients’ vital signs.
- Assist with medication administration.
- Observe and report changes in patient’s condition.
- Transport patients to and from appointments.
- Ensure patients' comfort.
- Maintain cleanliness of patient areas.
- Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team.
- Adhere to healthcare policies and regulations.
Skills
Duties and Responsibilities:
•Patient Care: Provide compassionate and attentive care to patients in hospitals, clinics, or residential care facilities.
•Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Assist patients with tasks such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
•Mobility Assistance: Help patients with mobility issues to move around safely, including transferring to and from beds or wheelchairs.
•Vital Signs Monitoring: Take and record patients’ vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate.
•Medication Assistance: Assist with medication administration under the direction and supervision of licensed healthcare professionals.
•Patient Monitoring: Regularly observe and report changes in patient’s physical or mental condition to healthcare professionals.
•Patient Transport: Transport patients to and from appointments, procedures, or tests within the healthcare facility.
•Patient Comfort: Ensure patients are comfortable and well-cared for by assisting with positioning, comfort measures, and emotional support.
•Maintaining Cleanliness: Keep patient rooms and common areas clean and organized, including changing linens and assisting with basic housekeeping tasks.
•Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of patient care activities, including vital signs, treatments, and observations.
•Communication: Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
•Compliance: Adhere to all healthcare policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure patient safety and quality of care.
Qualifications:
•Previous experience in healthcare or caregiving is preferred but not required.
•Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards patients.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
•Basic understanding of medical terminology and healthcare practices.
•Willingness to undergo relevant training and certification as required by the employer.
NOTE: WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP. WE ARE NOT CONSIDERING OVERSEAS CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION.
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