Support Worker

As a healthcare assistant you will have a vital role in delivering hands-on care to patients including: * Understanding and recording a patient’s temperature, breathing, pulse and weight * Supporting patients to eat and serving their meals * Helping patients wash and dress * Taking patients to the toilet * Spending time talking to patients, answering their questions as far as possible and making sure they are comfortable * Helping patients to get out of bed and move around * Supporting patients to change position in bed Essential * Experience of working within a team * Experience of working within a ward/hospital in a caring role KnowledgeEssential * Basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology * Demonstrates an insight into personal care needs SkillsEssential * Good written communication skills Personal attributesEssential * Demonstrates a sense of commitment to working in a caring environment with people of all ages