Healthcare Assistant Responsibilities:
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Ensuring that supplies and medical equipment are replenished.
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Improving the mobility of patients.
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Setting up equipment required by healthcare professionals.
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Taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels, and recording the results.
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Recording the pulse rate of patients.
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Measuring patients' weight.
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Preparing patients for therapy.
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Making up beds, giving out bedpans, and collecting bedpans.
Healthcare Assistant Requirements:
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NVQ qualification in health and social care.
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Pass a medical check.
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Clear background check.
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Previous experience in a caring role is preferred.
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Previous medical experience is useful but not essential.
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The desire to work with everyone, regardless of background, race, or creed.
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Good communication skills.
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Good listening skills.
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Physically able to lift patients.
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A discreet and approachable personality
