Healthcare Assistant

JustNurses Downpatrick, Northern Ireland Jun 9, 2024

Type Full Time
Pay £14 – £18/hour
Work Onsite
Schedule Night shift

Healthcare Assistant focuses on support the nursing staff by taking vital signs, assisting with mobility and personal care, and observing and reporting any changes in patients' conditions.

What the role involves

  • Support the nursing staff by taking vital signs, assisting with mobility and personal care, and observing and reporting any changes in patients' conditions.

Skills and requirements

  • To be considered for this role, you should have a minimum of 6 months' experience in a formal caring environment or hospital setting.
  • In addition, a comprehensive understanding of relevant hospital policies and procedures is required to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.

Confirmed role details

  • We offer a range of shift patterns, including days, nights, and weekends to suit your requirements with excellent pay rates of £14 - £18 per hour.

Candidate fit

  • As an agency HCA, your key responsibilities will include providing direct patient care, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring the comfort and well-being of patients.

Additional role context

  • Nurses are actively recruiting for an HCA (Band 3) to cover shifts at our client's HSC hospital in the Downpatrick area.
  • Nurses have a variety of opportunities available across many regions so please get in contact to find out how we can help you.

Known job details

  • Pay: £14 - £18 per hour
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