Health Care Assistant

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care across various settings, including outpatient clinics, urgent care facilities, and hospitals. This position requires a strong commitment to patient service, effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Role Type : Temporary

Gender : Any

Regulatory Setting : CQC

Shift Pattern: Day shifts, Night Shift, Weekend Shifts

Skills : Care Certificate, CPI /MAPA

Certifications : Care Certificate, Managing Agressive and Potenitally Agressive Behaviour (MAPA)

Roles & Responsibilities :

Providing support with daily activities and personal care.

Duties

• Assist healthcare professionals in delivering patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs.
• Conduct patient intake procedures, ensuring accurate documentation of medical history and current health status.
• Support dermatology, internal medicine, and urgent care services by preparing patients for examinations and treatments.
• Utilize EHR systems for maintaining patient records and managing data efficiently.
• Provide medical administrative support by scheduling appointments and coordinating follow-up care.
• Ensure compliance with medical terminology and coding standards, including ICD coding for accurate billing processes.
• Assist in emergency situations by applying basic life support techniques as needed.
• Engage with patients to provide exceptional service and address their needs effectively.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within clinical areas to promote a safe environment for patients and staff.

Skills

• Proficient knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology relevant to patient care.
• Experience in hospital settings, including familiarity with Level I and Level II trauma centers.
• Ability to perform intake procedures and assess patients' vital signs accurately.
• Understanding of medication administration protocols and emergency medicine practices.
• Experience with outpatient services, geriatrics, PICU, OR environments, or medical-surgical units is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact empathetically with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Capability to work effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining attention to detail. Join our team as a Healthcare Assistant where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients while advancing your career in the healthcare field.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: Up to £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Do you have MAPA/ CPI training ?
• Do you have 6 months of Career experience in the UK?
• Do you have Practical Training ?

Licence/Certification:

• DBS / Updated Services (required)