# Healthcare Assistant - Wards (Bank)

**Company**: Circle Health Group
**Location**: Poole
**Salary**: Up to £12.84 per hour
**Category**: Healthcare
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at The Harbour Hospital in Poole, working on a bank shifts basis.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for:

- Assisting patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs, respecting their preferences and dignity.

- Helping patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional support, including documenting intake where appropriate.

- Carrying out and accurately recording routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (after appropriate training).

- Reporting any concerns about a patient's condition or wellbeing promptly to the Registered Nurse or relevant clinician.

- Recording care provided and patient observations clearly and accurately on appropriate documentation systems or electronic health records.

- Following all infection prevention and control procedures, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and environmental cleaning standards.

To be considered for this role, you should have:

- Previous experience in a care or health support role (hospital, care home, community, or domiciliary).

- Good communication and interpersonal skills with a caring, compassionate attitude.

- Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately.

- Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.

- Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks.

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate of up to £12.84 per hour (depending on level of experience, training, and qualification).

## Skills

### Required
- personal care
- communication skills
- basic life support
- infection control

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