Healthcare support workers - united kingdom, bexley, london
healthcare support workers work across a variety of settings, from mental health to children’s services. the choice is yours. as a healthcare support worker, you’ll work under the supervision of a healthcare professional, supporting them and helping patients on their journey back to full health.
it’s a hands-on role – one minute you could be taking blood and the next lending an ear to an anxious patient – but it’s one of the most rewarding. your day-to-day will vary depending on which part of the nhs you’re working in. for example, if you’re based in a hospital your duties may include:
* helping patients to move around.
* monitoring patients and performing basic health checks
* making patients feel comfortable.
* washing and dressing patients.
* serving meals and helping to feed patients.
if you’re based in a health centre or gp surgery, you may:
* perform health checks
* take blood samples
* process lab samples
* sterilise equipment
* restock consulting rooms
* undertake health promotion and education work
no matter which area you choose to work in, being a healthcare support worker is a key role that’s at the very heart of healthcare.
there are no set entry requirements to become a healthcare support worker, but good literacy and numeracy skills are expected
your standard working week will be around 37.5 hours and may include a mix of shifts,
£15 per hour
bexley
please apply with your cv or resume
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