At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to patients while assisting healthcare professionals.
- Company: Join a dedicated healthcare team focused on patient-centred care.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, flexible hours, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for training and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing essential healthcare skills.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a passion for helping others and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 10.8 - 13.2 £ per hour.
Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – Job Description
Job purpose: Provide safe, compassionate, patient-centred care and support nurses/doctors with routine clinical and non-clinical duties, working within defined competencies and under appropriate supervision.
Key responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility and activities of daily living.
- Measure and record vital signs such as BP, pulse, temperature, Sp O₂, height and weight.
- Support clinical procedures such as ECGs, blood collection, urine testing, dressings and injections where trained and authorised.
- Observe patients and promptly report changes in condition to the nurse/clinician.
- Maintain accurate patient records and confidentiality.
- Collect, label and handle clinical/laboratory samples appropriately.
- Assist with infection prevention, cleaning and equipment safety checks.
- Restock clinical supplies and maintain treatment areas.
- Provide emotional support while maintaining patient dignity, privacy and respect.
- Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors and the wider healthcare team
HCA in Chatteris employer: Apex Recruit Ltd
As a Registered Care Manager, you will join a compassionate and dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional, person-centred care in a supportive environment. Our organisation prioritises employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, fostering a culture of collaboration and respect. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of older people while enjoying a fulfilling career in elderly care.
