Job Description

A Health Care Assistant (HCA) provides essential support to nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals by assisting patients with their daily living activities, monitoring their well-being, and ensuring they receive safe, compassionate, and person-centred care. HCAs work in hospitals, care homes, GP surgeries, community healthcare, and patients' homes across the UK.

Job Responsibility

Personal Care

• Assist patients with washing, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Help patients with toileting and continence care.
• Support mobility, including using hoists and wheelchairs safely.
• Assist with eating, drinking, and nutrition.

Patient Care

• Monitor and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure where trained).
• Observe patients' physical and emotional well-being.
• Report any changes in patients' conditions to registered nurses or healthcare professionals.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families.

Clinical Support

• Assist nurses with clinical procedures.
• Prepare equipment for medical examinations.
• Collect samples (urine, stool, etc.) when required.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Infection Prevention & Safety

• Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient areas.
• Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) correctly.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Communication

• Build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and NHS policies.

General Duties

• Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
• Transport patients safely within healthcare facilities.
• Stock clinical supplies and equipment.
• Participate in mandatory training and professional development.

Job Skills

Care Training

Experiences

• 0 to 1 Year

Extra Benefits

- Competitive salary - Paid annual leave (holiday entitlement) - Statutory sick pay or enhanced occupational sick pay (where applicable) - Pension scheme - Overtime opportunities - Enhanced pay for nights, weekends, and bank holidays (where applicable) - Paid mandatory training - Career progression opportunities - Apprenticeship and professional development programmes - Uniform provided - Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Occupational health services - Flexible working opportunities (subject to role requirements) - Maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave in line with employer policy - Recognition and long-service awards Staff discounts through employee discount schemes (where offered)