Healthcare Assistant

Good Practice Recruitment ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £8.50 per annum Dependent on experience and Client

Overview

Good Practice Recruitment are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our clients in GP Practice, Care Homes and Hospital settings across the UK. The Role Healthcare Assistants play a vital role in supporting their teams and patients by delivering high levels of care and attention to individual needs. HCA are often tasked with the observing, monitoring and recording of patients' medical statuses and health conditions under the supervision of Senior Nursing colleagues or Doctors. Excellent communication skills are required to liaise with patients, relatives and carers and other members of the medical team assisting with clinical duties. HCA’s are responsible for maintaining cross infection control standards and may also be involved in the preparation of food and assisting at meal times, supporting patients with their personal hygiene regimes and ensuring that their patients receive overall reassurance, comfort and safe care. Promoting positive mental / physical / nutritional health with patients. Checking and ordering supplies. Maintaining patient confidentiality. Treating patients with respect and dignity at all times. Requirements NVQ Qualification in Health and Social Care. Supporting CPD Certificates. Medical clearance and clear DBS check. Previous experience in a caring role, preferred. The desire to work with diverse team members and patients. Good communication and listening skills. Physically able to meet the demands of the role. A tactful, understanding and approachable personality. Good Practice Recruitment are interviewing candidates on behalf of our clients now. You will need to complete a separate application form and share your qualifications and compliance documents for us to complete our compliance checks and pass you as a suitable candidate. You can call us on 0203-318-0322 for more information We would like to wish you all the best with your application. Please visit our website and connect on social media to be kept up to date with the latest news, vacancies and other. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89891317