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Healthcare Assistant/ Career

Resilience Personnel Ltd
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Torquay, Devon TQ2 5DZ, England

Salary

£11 - £12/hour Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays 24 h

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Healthcare Assistant position involves responsibilities such as replenishing medical supplies, improving patient mobility, and recording vital signs.
  • Candidates are required to have an NVQ qualification in health and social care and must pass a medical and background check.
  • Previous experience in a caring role is preferred, although medical experience is not essential.
  • Good communication and listening skills are necessary, along with the physical ability to lift patients.
  • The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, typically requiring at least one year of relevant experience.

Healthcare Assistant Responsibilities:

  • Ensuring that supplies and medical equipment are replenished.
  • Improving the mobility of patients.
  • Setting up equipment required by healthcare professionals.
  • Taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels, and recording the results.
  • Recording the pulse rate of patients.
  • Measuring patients' weight.
  • Preparing patients for therapy.
  • Making up beds, giving out bedpans, and collecting bedpans.

Healthcare Assistant Requirements:

  • NVQ qualification in health and social care.
  • Pass a medical check.
  • Clear background check.
  • Previous experience in a caring role is preferred.
  • Previous medical experience is useful but not essential.
  • The desire to work with everyone, regardless of background, race, or creed.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Good listening skills.
  • Physically able to lift patients.
  • A discreet and approachable personality.

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