A Healthcare Assistant will generally work in either residential or nursing home settings, usually under the supervision
of a qualified healthcare professional. Helping with the crucial day-to-day care of patients,
a Healthcare Assistant provides an indispensable role in the workplace.
The nature of the role can differ depending on the healthcare setting. Typical duties include:
- Toileting
- Washing and dressing
- Bed Making
- Serving and assistance with meals (Feeding etc.)
- Moving and handling assistance
- General assistance with comfort
- Monitoring of condition (Weight, temperatures, pulse etc.)
