Healthcare Assistant - Day Shifts inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED 12 JUN 2024
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Take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
Job title: Healthcare Assistant - Day ShiftsLocation: Liverpool
Salary: £12 - £22 P/H
The Role
- Assist patients with daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Aid in patient mobility, transfers, and positioning to prevent pressure ulcers
- Take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
- Serve meals and assist with feeding when necessary
- Help maintain a clean and organised patient environment, including changing linens and tidying rooms
- Provide emotional support to patients and families, offering companionship and empathy
- Assist with basic medical procedures, such as wound dressing changes and catheter care
- Transport patients within the facility for tests, procedures, or appointments
- Document patient information and report changes in condition to nursing staff
- Restock supplies, maintain equipment, and assist with administrative tasks to ensure efficient healthcare operations
- £12 - £22 P/H
- Daily PAYE payroll
- PAYE & Umbrella payroll
- full-time position
- Dedicated recruitment consultant
- Fast-track registration
- Training & support
- Excellent referral bonus
- Access to our Your Loyalty rewards
- Assistance with travel and accommodation
- NMC registration
- 6 months experience within a UK hospital ward setting
- Right to work in the UK
- UK references
About Your World
At Your World Nursing, we specialise in supplying nursing professionals to both the NHS and the private sector across the UK. With our extensive experience, we've gained valuable insights into the wants and needs of both our candidates and clients, allowing us to create the perfect professional matches. In the previous year alone, we successfully provided our candidates with over 5 million hours of work!
Don't hesitate—join our growing community today! You can reach us at
Your next nursing adventure starts here!
Job reference number: YW-cFi9
Job title: Healthcare Assistant - Day Shifts
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £12 - £22 P/H
The Role
About Your World
At Your World Nursing, we specialise in supplying nursing professionals to both the NHS and the private sector across the UK. With our extensive experience, we've gained valuable insights into the wants and needs of both our candidates and clients, allowing us to create the perfect professional matches. In the previous year alone, we successfully provided our candidates with over 5 million hours of work!
Don't hesitate—join our growing community today! You can reach us at
Your next nursing adventure starts here!
Job reference number: YW-cFi9
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £12 - £22 P/H
The Role
- Assist patients with daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Aid in patient mobility, transfers, and positioning to prevent pressure ulcers
- Take and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
- Serve meals and assist with feeding when necessary
- Help maintain a clean and organised patient environment, including changing linens and tidying rooms
- Provide emotional support to patients and families, offering companionship and empathy
- Assist with basic medical procedures, such as wound dressing changes and catheter care
- Transport patients within the facility for tests, procedures, or appointments
- Document patient information and report changes in condition to nursing staff
- Restock supplies, maintain equipment, and assist with administrative tasks to ensure efficient healthcare operations
- £12 - £22 P/H
- Daily PAYE payroll
- PAYE & Umbrella payroll
- full-time position
- Dedicated recruitment consultant
- Fast-track registration
- Training & support
- Excellent referral bonus
- Access to our Your Loyalty rewards
- Assistance with travel and accommodation
- NMC registration
- 6 months experience within a UK hospital ward setting
- Right to work in the UK
- UK references
About Your World
At Your World Nursing, we specialise in supplying nursing professionals to both the NHS and the private sector across the UK. With our extensive experience, we've gained valuable insights into the wants and needs of both our candidates and clients, allowing us to create the perfect professional matches. In the previous year alone, we successfully provided our candidates with over 5 million hours of work!
Don't hesitate—join our growing community today! You can reach us at
Your next nursing adventure starts here!
Job reference number: YW-cFi9
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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.
3. Basic Clinical Skills:
- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.
- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
- Being a supportive team player.
5. Time Management:
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
6. Attention to Detail:
- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.
- Paying close attention to patient safety.
7. Problem Solving Skills:
- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.
- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.
8. Physical Stamina:
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.
- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.
- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.
- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.
Training and Qualifications:
While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.
Experience:
Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.
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