Healthcare Assistant - Weekend Sessions - Coventry & Warwickshire
NHS Jobs Coventry
Role Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our cardiothoracic surgery clinic team. In this vital role, you will provide essential support to patients and clinical staff, ensuring high-quality care in a fast-paced and specialized environment.
Key Responsibilities: Assist patients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding, while promoting their dignity and comfort. Monitor and record vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation, promptly reporting any changes to nursing staff.
Prepare the clinic and surgical areas by ensuring all equipment and supplies are clean, organized, and ready for use. Support the surgical team during procedures by helping with patient positioning, maintaining a sterile environment, and providing necessary assistance as directed.
Offer emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families, addressing any concerns or anxieties before and after surgical procedures. Assist with the postoperative care of patients in recovery, ensuring their comfort and addressing any immediate needs.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient care, observations, and any changes in condition, ensuring effective communication with the healthcare team. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant or in a similar role is preferred.
Basic understanding of medical terminology and procedures, particularly in a surgical setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to empathize and support patients effectively. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities: Assist patients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding, while promoting their dignity and comfort. Monitor and record vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation, promptly reporting any changes to nursing staff.
Prepare the clinic and surgical areas by ensuring all equipment and supplies are clean, organized, and ready for use. Support the surgical team during procedures by helping with patient positioning, maintaining a sterile environment, and providing necessary assistance as directed.
Offer emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families, addressing any concerns or anxieties before and after surgical procedures. Assist with the postoperative care of patients in recovery, ensuring their comfort and addressing any immediate needs.
Maintain accurate documentation of patient care, observations, and any changes in condition, ensuring effective communication with the healthcare team. Qualifications: Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant or in a similar role is preferred.
Basic understanding of medical terminology and procedures, particularly in a surgical setting. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to empathize and support patients effectively. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or similar is desirable.
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS foundation TrustBirmingham, 19 mi from Coventry
an Experienced Level 2 Health Care Assistant* ??
Have you hands on clinical experience within an inpatient environment ??
Are you already trained in Manual Handling and Basic Life Support ??
Are you passionate about care and looking for flexible working...
Birmingham, 19 mi from Coventry
a vibrant area in South Birmingham, easily accessible by road networks and public transport.
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Role: Healthcare Assistant
Salary: £14 per hour
Location: LE16, Market Harborough
Job Type: Full Time/ Part Time
Shifts on offer*: Monday to Sunday, Days 8am - 8pm, Nights 8pm - 8am
• Shifts Times are to be confirmed, but Monday...