HCA

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: * Assist patients with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility and activities of daily living. * Measure and record vital signs such as BP, pulse, temperature, SpO₂, height and weight. * Support clinical procedures such as ECGs, blood collection, urine testing, dressings and injections where trained and authorised. * Observe patients and promptly report changes in condition to the nurse/clinician. * Maintain accurate patient records and confidentiality. * Collect, label and handle clinical/laboratory samples appropriately. * Assist with infection prevention, cleaning and equipment safety checks. * Restock clinical supplies and maintain treatment areas. * Provide emotional support while maintaining patient dignity, privacy and respect. * Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors and the wider healthcare team