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Bank Partners are proud to be working with the Priory who are looking for a Healthcare Assistant/HCA to join their experienced team at Life Works, Old Woking, Surrey.
Healthcare AssistantDo you want to work with the leading provider of independent healthcare in the UK?
Do you have experience within a mental health setting?
Are you able to work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
Bank Partners are proud to be working with the Priory who are looking for a Healthcare Assistant/HCA to join their experienced team at Life Works, Old Woking, Surrey. The hospital boasts a GOOD CQC rating in all 5 areas with beautifully landscaped walled gardens in a peaceful and tranquil location.
The ideal healthcare assistant will have a minimum of six months of experience working in a mental health facility and a strong commitment to helping patients at all times. Assisting patients with medicine administration, you'll be able to accurately document patient observations for the senior nurses. In order to help patients proceed towards recovery, healthcare assistants play a crucial role. As a result, you must communicate with patients in a friendly and caring manner.
Priory recognises its employees' dedication to the task by providing generous benefits.
- Free onsite parking
- Significantly subsidised lunches
- Shifts available in advance
- RRIT training supplied
- Free onsite parking
- A small and welcoming crew
- Dedicated reservations staff
- Onsite gym
- Supervising nurse observations and aiding with patient care·
- Being patient-centered and concerned about their well-being
- Assisting patients during mealtimes, daily activities, and support groups
- Support with patients’ daily notes and discharge notes
- Health care assistant experience is desired but not essential
- Mental health experience preferred
- Great communication skills
- Compassionate, understanding, and supportive to our patients needs
- Experience working within a mental health setting desirable but not essential as an induction will be provided
Healthcare Assistant
Do you want to work with the leading provider of independent healthcare in the UK?
Do you have experience within a mental health setting?
Are you able to work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
Bank Partners are proud to be working with the Priory who are looking for a Healthcare Assistant/HCA to join their experienced team at Life Works, Old Woking, Surrey. The hospital boasts a GOOD CQC rating in all 5 areas with beautifully landscaped walled gardens in a peaceful and tranquil location.
The ideal healthcare assistant will have a minimum of six months of experience working in a mental health facility and a strong commitment to helping patients at all times. Assisting patients with medicine administration, you'll be able to accurately document patient observations for the senior nurses. In order to help patients proceed towards recovery, healthcare assistants play a crucial role. As a result, you must communicate with patients in a friendly and caring manner.
Priory recognises its employees' dedication to the task by providing generous benefits.
Do you want to work with the leading provider of independent healthcare in the UK?
Do you have experience within a mental health setting?
Are you able to work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
Bank Partners are proud to be working with the Priory who are looking for a Healthcare Assistant/HCA to join their experienced team at Life Works, Old Woking, Surrey. The hospital boasts a GOOD CQC rating in all 5 areas with beautifully landscaped walled gardens in a peaceful and tranquil location.
The ideal healthcare assistant will have a minimum of six months of experience working in a mental health facility and a strong commitment to helping patients at all times. Assisting patients with medicine administration, you'll be able to accurately document patient observations for the senior nurses. In order to help patients proceed towards recovery, healthcare assistants play a crucial role. As a result, you must communicate with patients in a friendly and caring manner.
Priory recognises its employees' dedication to the task by providing generous benefits.
- Free onsite parking
- Significantly subsidised lunches
- Shifts available in advance
- RRIT training supplied
- Free onsite parking
- A small and welcoming crew
- Dedicated reservations staff
- Onsite gym
- Supervising nurse observations and aiding with patient care·
- Being patient-centered and concerned about their well-being
- Assisting patients during mealtimes, daily activities, and support groups
- Support with patients’ daily notes and discharge notes
- Health care assistant experience is desired but not essential
- Mental health experience preferred
- Great communication skills
- Compassionate, understanding, and supportive to our patients needs
- Experience working within a mental health setting desirable but not essential as an induction will be provided
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To work as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you will need a variety of skills and qualities to provide effective care and support to patients. Here are some essential skills and qualifications:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with patients and providing emotional support is crucial.
3. Compassion and Empathy: Understanding the feelings and experiences of patients to provide the best possible care.
4. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role may involve lifting and moving patients, as well as being on your feet for long periods.
5. Teamwork: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.
6. Patience and Resilience: Caring for patients, especially those with complex needs, can be challenging, so patience is essential.
7. Attention to Detail: Noticing changes in a patient's condition and following care plans accurately.
8. Basic IT Skills: Many healthcare environments use electronic patient records, so familiarity with computers is beneficial.
9. Organizational Skills: Managing your time and priorities effectively to ensure that all patient needs are met.
10. Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations: Knowledge of infection control, safeguarding, and maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff.
11. Basic Clinical Skills: Depending on the setting, you may need skills such as taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure), assisting with personal care, and understanding basic medical terminology.
Qualifications
While formal qualifications are not always required to become an HCA, some employers may prefer candidates with:
- Relevant Experience: Experience in care settings, either paid or voluntary, is highly valued.
- NVQs or Diplomas: Qualifications in Health and Social Care, such as an NVQ Level 2 or 3, can enhance your employability.
- Basic First Aid Certification: Having this certification can be beneficial.
Additional Training
Many employers offer on-the-job training, and you may also be expected to complete mandatory training courses, such as:
- Manual handling
- Health and safety
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
- Infection prevention and control
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