The Health Care Assistant (HCA) provides essential support to patients and healthcare professionals by assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient health, and ensuring a safe, clean, and supportive environment. HCAs play a vital role in delivering compassionate and personalized care under the supervision of registered nurses or other healthcare professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist patients with personal hygiene (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)
Help with mobility, including moving, positioning, and transferring patients safely
Support patients with meals and feeding when necessary
Monitor and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
Work Environment:
May involve working in hospitals, care homes, community settings, or private residences
Requires shift work, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases
Physically demanding and emotionally rewarding role