Care Assistant

Care Assistant focuses on turning patients who are confined to bed to avoid pressure sores.

What the role involves

• Turning patients who are confined to bed to avoid pressure sores.
• Talking to patients to help them feel less anxious.
• Helping patients to move around if they find it difficult.
• Giving out and collecting bedpans, and helping patients to the toilet.
• Making sure the ward or patient’s homes are tidy.
• Your day-to-day work may include using mobility aids and equipment to help lift and move patients.

Skills and requirements

• The Care Worker must have at least 6 months experience in care and be have lots of compassion.
• Previous experience and/or qualifications in care are essential to apply for this role.

Candidate fit

• Care Worker’s help with the day-to-day care of patients, either in homes, hospitals or in patient’s own homes.
• If you would like to care for people and make a positive difference to their lives, this could be the ideal job for you.
• Employers will be keen to see that you have a friendly and caring attitude, and understand and respect people who need healthcare support.

Additional role context

• Care Worker are a vital member of the team in hospitals and people homes and clinics.
• As a Care Worker you would work under the supervision of nursing staff along with lots of other Care Workers.