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.
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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