7 jobs found for Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare assistant jobs are available in diverse contracts, including:

• healthcare assistant jobs – temporary: in a temporary position, you work as a healthcare assistant for a few months. This allows you to grow your healthcare skills without a long-term commitment.
• healthcare assistant jobs – permanent: in a permanent role, you work for the same healthcare facility until you retire or resign. You enjoy a steady income and job security.
• healthcare assistant jobs – contract: in a contract position, you work for a fixed duration in one healthcare facility. It gives you time to handle other commitments or change employers when the contract lapses.
• healthcare assistant jobs – full-time: in a full-time position, you work the same hours daily. It is ideal for people who want a routine schedule.
• healthcare assistant jobs – part-time: in a part-time position, you work a few hours a week to cover for other healthcare professionals. With reduced working hours, it gives you added flexibility and time to pursue vocational training.

Healthcare assistants provide care to patients in medical facilities. You assist with basic clinical procedures like monitoring vital signs and cleaning patients’ wounds. Other duties include making patients’ beds and assisting with exercises and feeding. It is important to possess good communication skills and show compassion since you work closely with various professionals and patients.

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If you are interested in becoming a healthcare assistant, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the ‘education and qualifications’ section of our healthcare assistant job profile.

Most employers require healthcare assistants to have a Level 2 diploma in health and social care or a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in a related field. You can also get an intermediate apprenticeship as a healthcare support worker to gain the required skills. On-the-job training also prepares you for the role.

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