Healthcare Assistant

Role overview

A Healthcare Assistant supports patients in settings such as hospitals, residential care homes, or at a patient’s residence. The role centers on helping people with everyday care needs, monitoring basic health indicators, and supporting nurses and other clinical staff.

What you will do

• Help patients with routine daily tasks, including eating, bathing, and using the toilet.
• Use appropriate equipment to assist with moving and repositioning patients when required.
• Keep the patient’s room or home neat and orderly.
• Record basic observations such as blood pressure and temperature.
• Speak with patients in a reassuring and supportive manner.
• Join meetings with other healthcare professionals when needed.
• Support nurses and other team members with day-to-day care tasks.
• Follow professional care standards and workplace guidelines.
• Share updates with Case Managers and flag any important changes in a patient’s condition.

Additional information

The role calls for someone who is compassionate, attentive, and comfortable supporting clients with routine tasks during the day. Care work may involve helping people both inside their homes and outside, depending on the client’s needs.