Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Job Description

Job Title: Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Location: South Eastern Trust, Northern Ireland

Job Summary: The Health Care Assistant (HCA) is a crucial member of the healthcare team, providing compassionate care and support to patients in various settings, including hospitals, community care, and residential facilities. The HCA ensures a safe, comfortable, and dignified environment for all patients while assisting with daily living activities and basic healthcare needs. To have at least 6 months working experience in NHS Hospitals, and to reside in United Kingdom

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist patients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Monitor and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure) and report any changes to nursing staff.
• Aid patients with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Support the nursing team with basic medical procedures and documentation as directed.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to provide reassurance and information.
• Assist in the administration of medications under supervision as required.
• Participate in care planning and contribute to the evaluation of patient progress.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and dignity at all times.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract

Pay: £14.70-£19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 66 per week

Benefits:

• Referral programme
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• NMC (preferred)
• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person