Healthcare Assistant

Matrix Staffing Solutions • Temporary • Braintree, Essex, England, United Kingdom • £12.71 - £13 / hour • 1d ago

Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) perform a wide range of duties to support patients and healthcare staff. Their primary responsibilities include:

Personal Care and Hygiene: Assisting patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting to maintain personal hygiene and comfort interview
Daily Living Support: Helping patients with eating, mobility, transferring between beds or chairs, and other daily activities
Monitoring Health: Taking and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and blood glucose levels, and reporting any changes to the nursing team
Medical Assistance: Supporting nurses and doctors during procedures, changing dressings, preparing patients for therapy, and setting up medical equipment
Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate patient records, including medical history, medications, and treatment plans, to ensure continuity of care
Emotional Support: Providing reassurance, companionship, and engagement through conversation or leisure activities to enhance patient well-being
Safety and Cleanliness: Ensuring a safe environment by cleaning and sterilizing equipment, maintaining hygiene standards, and following health and safety regulations

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