medical assistant London, England
Job description
Job Description: Healthcare Assistant
Responsibilities:
- Assist healthcare professionals in providing care to patients
- Take and record vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature
- Assist with patient mobility and transfers
- Help with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families
- Maintain a clean and organized patient environment
- Collect and label specimens for laboratory testing
- Assist with medical procedures under the supervision of healthcare professionals
- Document patient information accurately and timely
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience as a healthcare assistant or similar role is a plus
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and caring nature
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Basic computer skills for documentation purposes
We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling options, and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about providing quality care to patients and making a positive impact in their lives, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £10.00-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (preferred)
Work Location: In person
