Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – Job Description
Job purpose:
Provide safe, compassionate, patient-centred care and support nurses/doctors with routine clinical and non-clinical duties, working within defined competencies and under appropriate supervision.
Key responsibilities:
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Assist patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility and activities of daily living.
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Measure and record vital signs such as BP, pulse, temperature, SpO₂, height and weight.
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Support clinical procedures such as ECGs, blood collection, urine testing, dressings and injections where trained and authorised.
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Observe patients and promptly report changes in condition to the nurse/clinician.
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Maintain accurate patient records and confidentiality.
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Collect, label and handle clinical/laboratory samples appropriately.
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Assist with infection prevention, cleaning and equipment safety checks.
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Restock clinical supplies and maintain treatment areas.
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Provide emotional support while maintaining patient dignity, privacy and respect.
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Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors and the wider healthcare team
