As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting healthcare teams and delivering high-quality care to patients.
You will assist with personal care, monitor vital signs, provide emotional support, and maintain a clean and safe environment.
This role requires compassion, communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team.
Experience in healthcare or relevant qualifications are desirable, along with a commitment to patient well-being and confidentiality Location: SWANSEA Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time / Shift-Based Job Summary: As a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the NHS, you will support healthcare professionals in providing compassionate, high-quality care.
This includes assisting patients with personal care, monitoring health, offering emotional support, and maintaining cleanliness.
The role requires empathy, strong communication skills, physical stamina, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities: Patient Care: Assist with personal hygiene, feeding, and mobility, ensuring patient dignity and comfort.
Monitor vital signs and report any changes to senior staff.
Support basic clinical tasks such as wound care under supervision.
Emotional Support: Provide comfort and reassurance to patients, helping with emotional and psychological needs.
Support patients' families by providing information and guidance on care.
Hygiene & Infection Control: Maintain a clean environment, following infection control procedures.
Assist with manual handling and safe transfer of patients.
Administrative Duties: Record vital signs and patient observations accurately.
Assist in the management of clinical supplies and equipment.
Teamwork & Communication: Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, and other staff.
Maintain effective communication with patients, families, and team members.
Training & Development: Participate in ongoing training to ensure skills are up to date.
Uphold NHS values of respect, professionalism, and compassion.
Skills and Qualifications: Essential: GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
Compassionate, empathetic, and able to work under pressure.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable: Previous healthcare experience or NVQ in Health and Social Care.
First Aid or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Working Conditions: Flexible hours, including weekends, nights, and shifts.
Physically demanding, including lifting and patient handling.
Emotional challenges due to patient conditions.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while working within the supportive and dynamic NHS environment.