HCA Westminster London, England
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team as Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in London, UK
Alyana is a prominent provider of high-quality nursing, Medical and healthcare services. With a well respected position in the sector and well-established links with numerous national healthcare organisations; we empower our superb team to make a positive difference across local communities, on a national scale.
Alyana is a prominent provider of business solutions and a wide range of healthcare services. We specialise in supplying doctors, nurses, healthcare assistants and ancillary staff to private and public healthcare establishments, such as hospitals, nursing homes and medical centres. The support our staff provide is essential to maintaining the safety and quality of patient care.
Alyana also provides tailored care services to local communities across the UK and Ireland; all provided by taking a person-centered approach. Our approach to care means our service meets the diverse needs and preferences of people living in our community and subsequently promotes wellbeing.
Alyana believes the future lies with the quality and performance of our team and our vision is to become the market leader in the provision of healthcare services. This will be achieved by recruiting and working closely with our stakeholders, and by integrating new services into our model so that we can always meet the ever-changing requirements of the healthcare sector.
Role Summary for the Healthcare Assistant:
A Healthcare Assistant, or HCA cares for patients in a hospital, residential care facility or a patient’s home. Their duties include assisting patients with daily activities, checking vital signs and assisting nursing staff when necessary. Giving personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.
The Healthcare Assistant reports to the Director or the line manager
Responsible for:
(Note: In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required).
The role is demanding, diverse and involves, but is not limited to;
- Assist with the care of a patient during his/her hospitalization.
- Monitor and report to Physician and other qualified personnel on patient's condition.
- Assist in performing routine nursing duties in accordance with hospital guidelines and policies.
- Assist patients in personal grooming, cleaning, and comfort care activities.
- Assist patients in preparing for examinations and treatment sessions.
- Ensure that supplies are at the correct level, of good quality, and within the budget.
- Assist with the transport of patients from one area to another.
- Assist in ensuring smooth flow of daily ward operations.
- Assisting with daily living activities such as eating, showering and using the toilet
- Utilizing equipment to move patients when necessary
- Helping tidy the patient’s home or room
- Taking the patient’s vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature
- Talking to patients and reassuring them
- Attending meetings with other healthcare professionals
- Assisting nurses and other staff when needed
- Adhering to professional standards
- Delivering reports to Case Managers and reviewing any important changes in the patient’s condition
HCA Specifications
Essential
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Ability to handle multiple tasks safely and efficiently
- Clear verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information
- Excellent customer service skills
- The ability to work well with their hands
- Capability to accept criticism
- The ability to work well with others
- Driving Licence and access to a car (preferred)
- DBS Check
- References
Desirable
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing health care services in a variety of settings, including an emergency room, clinic or hospital. The right person will be familiar with the local area, have a high standard of personal hygiene and enjoy helping others. This role also involves cleaning and maintaining medical equipment, and the ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills as well as a keen eye for detail.
Qualifications / Experience
Have demonstrable and successful experience of working successfully in healthcare setups.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Contract length: Up to 60 months, flexible
Part-time hours: 10-48 per week flexible
Full Time: 40 hours/week and above
Salary: £10.10.00-15.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Referral programme
- Uniform
- Training
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- 6 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
- Overnight shift (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid OR remote, Agency work in London
COVID-19 considerations: All staff are required to use face masks unless specifically excluded.
To achieve the basic mission, philosophy, and goals of the clients’ organisation, all Alyana employees collaborate as a team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 60 months
Part-time hours: 10-48 per week
Salary: £10.10-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Life insurance
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: HCA Westminster
