Healthcare Assistant

A healthcare assistant supports medical staff by helping with patient care, including basic clinical tasks and personal hygiene.

£22,000 to £28,000 Salary

Data from National Careers Service

37 to 40 Typical Weekly Hours

Data from National Careers Service

Key responsibilities:

Assist patients with showering and dressing

Support individuals during mealtime

Prepare and arrange beds for comfort

Operate equipment to safely lift and transfer patients

Provide comfort and reassurance

Remain calm in stressful situations

Sensitivity and understanding

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Level 2 Awareness of Mental Health Problems	Various
Level 2 Cleaning Principles	Various
Level 2 Common Health Conditions	Various
Level 2 Customer Service For H&SC Settings	Various
Level 2 Falls Prevention Awareness	Various
Level 2 Infection Control	Various
Level 2 Preparing To Work In Adult Care	Various
Level 2 Nutrition & Health	Various
Level 2 Principles Of Dementia Care	Various
Level 2 Principles Of End Of Life Care	Various
Level 2 Understanding Autism	Various
Level 2 Care & Management of Diabetes	Various
Level 2 Dignity & Safeguarding In Adult H&SC	Various
Level 2 Understanding Domestic Abuse	Various
Level 2 Diploma In Care	Various
Level 2 Safe Handling Of Medication In Adult Care	Various
Level 2 How Technology Supports Person Centred Care	Various
Level 3 Principles Of End Of Life Care	Various
Level 3 Understanding Autism	Various
Level 3 Care & Management of Diabetes	Various
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care	Various
Microsoft Office	16 weeks
English	Various
Maths	Various
Digital	Various

Level 2 Adult Care Worker	12 months
Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant	12 months
Level 2 Healthcare Cleaning Operative	12 months
Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker	12 months
Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker	18 months
Level 3 Healthcare Assistant Practitioner	18 months
Level 4 Lead Practitioner in Adult Care	18 months
Level 5 Leader in Adult Care	18 months