Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Location: East of England, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time

Primary Industry: Health, Medical and related

Job Duties:

• Assist healthcare professionals in providing care and support to patients
• Help with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, and dressing patients
• Take and record vital signs accurately
• Ensure a clean and safe environment for patients
• Assist with patient mobility and transfers
• Provide emotional support and companionship to patients

Required Qualifications:

• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team
• Basic understanding of medical terminology
• Compassionate and caring nature
• Driver with access to a vehicle

Education:

• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
• Healthcare-related training or certification is desirable

Experience:

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is advantageous
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals is beneficial

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of health and safety regulations
• Ability to follow instructions accurately
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• First Aid certification

Working Conditions:

• Part-time hours, with the possibility of varied shifts
• Work in healthcare facilities such as hospitals, clinics, or care homes
• May require standing for long periods and lifting patients