Updated: July 06, 2025 - The Healthcare Assistant provides compassionate support by building trusting relationships with patients, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring the preservation of privacy, dignity, and human rights. This role delivers holistic, culturally sensitive care by following individualized care plans, monitoring patient conditions, responding appropriately to emotional needs, and organizing activities to promote social engagement. The assistant actively supports clinical teams by adhering to established policies and protocols, recognizing limitations, escalating concerns when necessary, and contributing to maintaining high standards of patient care.


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1. Healthcare Assistant, Sunrise Community Health, Greeley, CO
Job Summary:
- Maintain effective relationships with members of the multidisciplinary team, the Trust and other statutory and voluntary organizations
- Fulfill the role of Co-Worker under the supervision of a qualified nurse/clinician
- Deliver planned care to service users identified by the nominated professional
- Assist qualified staff in the physical monitoring of a patient’s health, including monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, weight, drug and alcohol screening
- Assist senior staff in the planning and delivery of therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area
- Maintain effective relationships with patients, their relatives and other carers
- Participate in the initial assessment of the service user’s problems, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions
- Ensure that the service user's physical, psychological and social needs are taken into account at all times
- Deliver effective individualized care in response to the service user’s needs under the supervision of the nominated professional, providing a range of supportive interventions
- Seek to establish and maintain effective working and therapeutic relationships with service users, relatives and carers, colleagues and other disciplines
- Ensure clear and concise documentation of individual service user care in all service users’ files and that these are stored according to local policy
- Ensure effective and confidential communication at all times between all care professionals. Maintaining strict confidentiality about any information concerning service users or colleagues
- Observe and report changes in the service user’s physical condition or mental health to the nominated professional
Skills on Resume:
- Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
- Care Delivery (Hard Skills)
- Patient Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Therapeutic Activities (Hard Skills)
- Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
- Initial Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Confidential Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
2. Healthcare Assistant, Willow Creek Healthcare Center, Clovis, CA
Job Summary:
- Contribute to the management and support of patients who exhibit challenging behaviour
- Participate in interventions relating to the management of violence and aggression including de-escalation techniques and the use of physical intervention (TASI, Therapeutic and Safe Interventions) under the supervision of a qualified nurse
- Liaise with the nominated professional to ensure that policy and procedures are adhered to
- Give practical, personal and emotional support to enable the service user to meet their assessed needs
- Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living, including personal hygiene, dietary intake, etc, with due regard to the philosophy of “normalisation”
- Help individuals to maintain independence from others by assisting the development of daily living, domestic, communication and social skills
- Participate in attending to the service users' care and transporting service users, with the view of enabling them to work towards their independence
- Monitor supplies of laundry, emergency clothing and toiletries, and clinical stores
- Ensure that the patient’s dignity and privacy are maintained
- Ensure effective communication with patients, carers, and visitors
- Maintain confidentiality of information according to the Trust policy
- Observe the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Children’s Act and Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult procedures
- Under the direction of qualified staff, fulfil the link roles for specified areas under supervision i.e., Infection control, health and Safety
- Undertake whatever duties to maintain a safe environment free from unnecessary hazards
- Adhere to Trust policies and procedures
Skills on Resume:
- Behavior Management (Soft Skills)
- De-Escalation Techniques (Hard Skills)
- Policy Adherence (Hard Skills)
- Emotional Support (Soft Skills)
- Daily Living (Hard Skills)
- Independence Promotion (Soft Skills)
- Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
- Safety Maintenance (Hard Skills)
3. Healthcare Assistant, Maplewood Senior Living, Danbury, CT
Job Summary:
- Support individuals and their carers using a rehabilitation approach to remain and improve the quality of their lives
- Maintain accurate and appropriate records in service users' care plans and update office records and systems accordingly
- Support individuals with their personal care, medication prompts, light meal preparation/drinks, shopping and practical emotional support problems
- Perform tasks to provide care and comfort to residents and assist with activities of daily living as directed by the Nurse on Duty
- Promote a safe and caring environment for the Residents through providing high standards of care
- Provide care as specified in the Care Plans and actively participate in the ongoing review of residents' needs
- Communicate with CNMs, Nurses, other Carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Ensure legibility and accuracy of nursing records and be aware of the legal implications of these documents
- Promote safe practice and professional conduct
- Encourage good working relationships within the multidisciplinary team to ensure the effective care and treatment of patients
- Provide a caring and professional nursing service
- Contribute to the support and monitoring of patients
- Identify and report any significant changes that might affect the patient's health and well-being to the appropriate person
- Act as a patient advocate at all times, ensuring the privacy and dignity of all
Skills on Resume:
- Rehabilitation Support (Soft Skills)
- Care Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Personal Care (Hard Skills)
- Daily Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Safe Environment (Hard Skills)
- Team Communication (Soft Skills)
- Patient Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Patient Advocacy (Soft Skills)
4. Healthcare Assistant, Summit Healthcare Services, Scottsdale, AZ
Job Summary:
- Work with healthcare practitioners and prepare and accompany patients during their clinic visits
- Make sure that the Clinic is at the highest levels of standard of Hygiene, communication, and support
- Work with colleagues and build a good rapport
- Comply with all the regulations, such as CQC, GMC, good medical practice, and other regulatory government bodies
- Support clients with day-to-day living, including personal care, showering, dressing, etc
- Provide meals and hot/cold drinks
- Sit services and being friendly
- Assist with the cleaning of the home - turning down of beds, laundry, etc
- Get to know the residents and provide them with emotional support and care, which contributes to their well-being
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Help to create individual care plans and monitor residents
Skills on Resume:
- Clinic Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Hygiene Standards (Hard Skills)
- Team Rapport (Soft Skills)
- Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Personal Support (Hard Skills)
- Meal Provision (Hard Skills)
- Emotional Care (Soft Skills)
- Care Planning (Hard Skills)
5. Healthcare Assistant, Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital, Bethany, OK
Job Summary:
- Assist the nursing team with the assessment of individual patient/resident needs
- Planning, delivery and evaluation of care for several individuals or groups of patients/residents
- Following the clinical risk assessment plan
- Exercise a reasonable and agreed-upon degree of professional autonomy
- Make judgements and decisions to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job
- Undertake clinical work-related tasks as delegated by senior nursing staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency
- Undertake clinical supervision to further develop competence and clinical practice
- Liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives
- Aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to patients/residents
- Maintain accurate, legible records of care provided, based upon the care plan, incorporating all communication and liaison
- Maintain and update knowledge and skills, maintain a professional portfolio and participate in further training, to enhance the quality of care for patients/residents and carers
- Comply with the Huntercombe Group Health and Safety Policies and Protocols to contribute to safe working practices
- Protect vulnerable adults/children from internal/external elements and act as a Patient/resident Advocate
- Communicates with clarity in confidence in a variety of situations, relays information accurately to staff
- Participates in discussions and debates, staff meetings, and offers views
- Participate in the process of positively supporting and inspiring colleagues within the service to improve standards and quality and to develop professional practice
Skills on Resume:
- Patient Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Care Planning (Hard Skills)
- Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Professional Autonomy (Soft Skills)
- Clinical Supervision (Hard Skills)
- Stakeholder Liaison (Soft Skills)
- Accurate Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Quality Improvement (Soft Skills)
6. Healthcare Assistant, Brookwood Baptist Health, Birmingham, AL
Job Summary:
- Contribute to the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring a high-quality service is being provided to the residents
- Provide person-centred care to service users in a safe, homely environment
- Support service users in all aspects of daily living, including personal care
- Regular participation in team meetings
- Assist the team in the induction of new staff, students and volunteers
- Encourage a healthy diet and physical activity to support service users' health
- Ensure reports and records are accurate and fully up to date
- Work a percentage of hours as a personal support worker for one resident
- Undertaking clinical administration/support activities as per the requirements of the practice
- Providing safe, effective, evidence-based and individualised patient care to the patient population
- Working at all times within the boundaries of competency and currency and in line with local, Defence and/or National guidelines, protocols and Standard Operating Procedures
- Principal clinical tasks likely to involve audiometry, venepuncture, clinical observations such as BMI and BP checks, and wound care
Skills on Resume:
- Service Management (Soft Skills)
- Person-Centred Care (Hard Skills)
- Daily Living (Hard Skills)
- Team Participation (Soft Skills)
- Staff Induction (Soft Skills)
- Healthy Lifestyle (Soft Skills)
- Clinical Support (Hard Skills)
- Patient Care (Hard Skills)
7. Healthcare Assistant, Sierra Health and Wellness Centers, Concord, CA
Job Summary:
- Support the RN in attending to all patients' needs
- Assist with Nutrition and Hydration, and assist patients
- Work with RN/Multidisciplinary Team in the mobilisation/rehabilitation of patients
- Work as part of a team in the pressure area prevention
- Assist patients with mouth care
- Maintain high standards in Hygiene
- Communicate with patients/family /parents
- Assist with the needs of patients/ families at the end of life
- Communicate all issues about care
- Responsibility to maintain continuous professional development to meet the requirements of professional registration
- Work within the boundaries of the Professional Code of Conduct
- Adherence to national guidance and best practice evidence on Infection Control
- Compliance with the Group clinical polices and those adopted
- Participation in the Group clinical governance work programmes
Skills on Resume:
- Patient Support (Hard Skills)
- Nutrition Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Patient Rehabilitation (Hard Skills)
- Hygiene Standards (Hard Skills)
- Family Communication (Soft Skills)
- End-Of-Life Care (Hard Skills)
- Professional Development (Soft Skills)
- Infection Control (Hard Skills)
8. Healthcare Assistant, Heritage Assisted Living, Boise, ID
Job Summary:
- Building relationships with patients to encourage trust, while listening to their needs and concerns
- Ensuring that the patient is the prime focus when making decisions about their care and well-being
- Assisting in the delivery of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse
- Assisting patients with compassion when undertaking normal activities of daily living, whilst ensuring that privacy, dignity, and human rights are respected
- Implementing holistic, culturally sensitive, respectful, non-judgmental care from a pre-determined care plan for patients with a wide range of care needs
- Monitoring patients' conditions and the results of treatment
- Responding to distressed patients in a non-threatening manner and attempting to understand the source of their discomfort
- Helping patients manage their emotions through de-escalation techniques
- Organising social events aimed at developing patients' social skills and helping to reduce their feelings of isolation
- Providing routine patient care duties at own discretion by the Trust's policies, protocols, and guidelines
- Participating in the taking and recording of observations under the direction of the Registered Nurse and reporting the results to the Nurse in charge
- Using initiative when responding to changes in a patient’s condition within one's sphere of practice
- Recognising limitations and escalating concerns
Skills on Resume:
- Patient Relationships (Soft Skills)
- Care Delivery (Hard Skills)
- Daily Activities (Hard Skills)
- Holistic Care (Hard Skills)
- Condition Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Emotional Management (Soft Skills)
- Observation Recording (Hard Skills)
- Crisis Response (Soft Skills)
9. Healthcare Assistant, Bluegrass Care Navigators, Lexington, KY
Job Summary:
- Identify and ensure health and safety standards are met
- Identify and report signs of poor practice or abuse
- Comply with essential standards
- Support clients who can’t move on their own
- Assist clients with physical therapy exercises
- Assist clients with mobility around the care home and outside
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene (help clients dress, bathe, eat, etc)
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion and provide emotional support
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Skills on Resume:
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Abuse Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Physical Support (Hard Skills)
- Mobility Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Medication Support (Hard Skills)
- Personal Hygiene (Hard Skills)
- Emotional Support (Soft Skills)
- Emergency Response (Hard Skills)
10. Healthcare Assistant, Silver Cross Health Center, New Lenox, IL
Job Summary:
- Assist residents with day-to-day activities
- Assist with moving and handling safely
- Support clients with daily living tasks
- Support the service user in working toward their discharge
- Work under the supervision and guidance of the multi-disciplinary team
- Manage complex behaviour and risks presented
- Promote and encourage independence
- Assist with daily activities and support with personal care
- Prevent and reduce the risk of harm
- Liaise with outside agencies and other professionals
- Ensure that the rehabilitation programmes and care plans are being facilitated
- Enable Service Users to meet their outcomes and develop goals
- Provide personal care to elderly residents
Skills on Resume:
- Daily Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Safe Handling (Hard Skills)
- Risk Management (Hard Skills)
- Behavior Management (Soft Skills)
- Independence Promotion (Soft Skills)
- Care Facilitation (Hard Skills)
- Agency Liaison (Soft Skills)
- Personal Care (Hard Skills)
11. Healthcare Assistant, Franciscan Care Center, Toledo, OH
Job Summary:
- Carry out delegated duties as specified by the registered nurse, to provide a high standard of care within the competencies of the Health Care Assistant role
- Promote effective communication and relationships
- Contribute to the maintenance of the confidentiality of information regarding patients, staff and the organisation
- Care for patient possessions and Trust equipment within the policies
- Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse
- Foster people’s equity, diversity and rights
- Internal and External multi-professional contacts
- Supporting clients with daily living tasks
- Supporting the service user in working toward their discharge
- Working under the supervision and guidance of the multi-disciplinary team
- Managing complex behaviour and risks presented
Skills on Resume:
- Patient Care (Hard Skills)
- Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
- Information Confidentiality (Soft Skills)
- Abuse Prevention (Hard Skills)
- Diversity Support (Soft Skills)
- Daily Living (Hard Skills)
- Risk Management (Hard Skills)
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
12. Senior Healthcare Assistant, Liberty Health, Elizabethtown, NC
Job Summary:
- Work as part of a team providing high-quality and compassionate care to individuals
- Deliver delegated care under the direction of their supervisor
- Support the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of high-quality care to enable individuals to achieve their person-centred goals
- Carry out well-defined routine duties according to the individual’s care plan
- Promote independence and check on the individual’s overall progress, comfort and wellbeing
- Work within a range of healthcare settings which may include colleagues from both health and social care
- Report to a Registered Professional who will directly or indirectly supervise their work
Skills on Resume:
- Team Support (Soft Skills)
- Delegated Care (Hard Skills)
- Care Delivery (Hard Skills)
- Routine Duties (Hard Skills)
- Independence Promotion (Soft Skills)
- Wellbeing Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Healthcare Settings (Hard Skills)
- Professional Reporting (Soft Skills)
13. Healthcare Assistant, MediQuest Staffing, Crown King, AZ
Job Summary:
- Working closely with the nursing staff to provide a high standard of individual patient care
- Responsible for implementing and evaluating patient care, ensuring high standards of research-based care to patients, and care is delivered holistically and reports back to the band 6 and band 5 community nurses
- Responsible for maintaining detailed, accurate and confidential patient records, adhering to Trust policies
- Prioritise work using time appropriately, referring patients to other agencies
- Maintaining positive communication links between Primary Care, Secondary Care, Social Services and Voluntary Agencies
- Build ongoing relationships that benefit patients, families, and the different professionals involved in cases
Skills on Resume:
- Patient Care (Hard Skills)
- Care Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
- Work Prioritization (Soft Skills)
- Time Management (Soft Skills)
- Communication Links (Soft Skills)
- Agency Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
14. Healthcare Assistant, CoreMed Plus, Waterford, MI
Job Summary:
- Help to manage testing and mental health services
- Help develop and run a recall system for mental health patients
- Ensure test kits are sent to patients
- Communicate with patients via their secure medical record or by telephone as part of a recall or results system
- Work closely with pharmacists and GPs
Skills on Resume:
- Service Management (Hard Skills)
- Recall System (Hard Skills)
- Kit Distribution (Hard Skills)
- Patient Communication (Soft Skills)
- Telephone (Soft Skills)
- Team Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Pharmacy Support (Soft Skills)
- GP Collaboration (Soft Skills)
15. Senior Healthcare Assistant, UCHealth, Longmont, CO
Job Summary:
- Maintain a safe therapeutic environment and provide care for children aged 0-12 with complex developmental and/or mental health problems and their families
- Contribute to the continuation of care of children and their families whilst staying residentially on the unit
- Participate in the assessment and implementation of care plans at night
- Act as an advocate for children and their families whilst in The Croft
- Maintaining safety for both patients and staff
- Observe, record and communicate accurate information to patients and the multi-disciplinary team
Skills on Resume:
- Therapeutic Care (Hard Skills)
- Residential Support (Hard Skills)
- Care Planning (Hard Skills)
- Child Advocacy (Soft Skills)
- Safety Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Information Observation (Hard Skills)
- Accurate Recording (Hard Skills)
- Team Communication (Soft Skills)
16. Healthcare Assistant, Munson Healthcare, Petoskey, MI
Job Summary:
- Assisting residents with all aspects of their care
- Maintaining the privacy of the resident at all times
- Assisting residents during mealtimes according to their care plan
- Responding compassionately and managing the emotional demands of supporting residents with long-term conditions, dementia, and those nearing the end of life
- Acting as and understanding the role of a key worker for nominated residents
- Supporting social activities by interacting with residents and helping them to continue with their hobbies and activities within the home
Skills on Resume:
- Resident Care (Hard Skills)
- Privacy Maintenance (Soft Skills)
- Mealtime Support (Hard Skills)
- Emotional Support (Soft Skills)
- Key Worker (Soft Skills)
- Activity Assistance (Soft Skills)
- Social Interaction (Soft Skills)
- Dementia Support (Hard Skills)
17. Healthcare Assistant, Planned Parenthood of Delaware, Wilmington, DE
Job Summary:
- Responsible for proactively managing to ensure that the shift has all the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to provide the optimum level of care
- Accurately and consistently administer, record, store and order medication for the person in the team
- Complying with the Company's Medication Policy and Procedure guidelines and the Care Quality Commission regulatory guidance
- Ensure that all staff receive comprehensive induction, timely probationary reviews, appropriate guidance, support, supervision and coaching
- Contribute to the evaluation process in maintaining the quality of care provision and for ensuring all risk assessments are continually monitored, reviewed and fed back to the shift leader formally
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders professionally at all times
Skills on Resume:
- Shift Management (Hard Skills)
- Medication Administration (Hard Skills)
- Policy Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Staff Training (Soft Skills)
- Quality Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Risk Monitoring (Hard Skills)
- Team Supervision (Soft Skills)
- Stakeholder Liaison (Soft Skills)
18. Healthcare Assistant, Stay in Home Care & Medical Staffing, Sheldon, IA
Job Summary:
- Work alongside consultants, doctors, surgeons, and nurses
- Support the clinician with patient sepsis assessment
- Dealing with bodily Fluid spillages
- Preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
- Equipment and management of disposal
- Maintaining dignity and confidentiality
Skills on Resume:
- Clinical Support (Hard Skills)
- Sepsis Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Fluid Management (Hard Skills)
- Specimen Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Disposal (Hard Skills)
- Patient Dignity (Soft Skills)
- Information Confidentiality (Soft Skills)
- Medical Teamwork (Soft Skills)
19. Healthcare Assistant, Workit Health, Ann Arbor, MI
Job Summary:
- Assist clients who need help with getting up in the morning or going to bed in the evening
- Covering all aspects of personal care, showering and bathing, dressing and grooming, toileting and continence care, teeth and dentures
- Help clients with mobility problems safely using aids and personal equipment, standing and walking frames, wheelchairs, manual and electric hoists, sliding sheets and moving boards, hearing aids and other physical aids
- Care for clients who are temporarily unwell or have terminal illnesses or clients who are going through end of life care with bed nursing, help with feeding, hospital appointments, liaising with community health support and families
- Encouraging, reminding, assisting and giving medicines
- Ordering and collecting prescriptions and returning unwanted medicines to the pharmacy for safe disposal
- Make and change beds, tidy rooms, do light cleaning and empty commodes
- Help the client plan what to eat and drink
- Gentle encouragement and help to eat and drink well
- Shopping, preparing and serving food and drinks
- Clearing the table, washing up and keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy
- Agreeing with the customer on how to store food safely and dispose of out-of-date produce
- Perform such other duties such as washing floors, vacuuming and sweeping
- Laundry and ironing, making beds and changing linen
- Dusting and general tidying
Skills on Resume:
- Morning Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Personal Care (Hard Skills)
- Mobility Support (Hard Skills)
- End Care (Hard Skills)
- Medication Support (Hard Skills)
- Prescription Handling (Hard Skills)
- Meal Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Household Cleaning (Hard Skills)
20. Healthcare Assistant, Methodist Children's Hospital, San Antonio, TX
Job Summary:
- Work alongside consultants, doctors, surgeons, and nurses covering administration duties such as typing reports on behalf of clinicians, filling out paperwork, printing out paperwork, scanning documents, checking specimens or other samples
- Drop off specimens and other skin samples at the hospital
- Assist medical professionals with patient treatments
- Support patients throughout their appointment
- Ensure full clinical room set up with required equipment and medical supplies
- Provide administration support to the clinicians
- Ensure infection control protocols are followed and maintained at all times
- Assisting the outpatient nursing team in the provision of exemplary patient care across a range of specialties
- Contributing to the treatment of patients by supporting nurse-led clinics, minor operations, chaperoning for examinations and treatments
- Identifying and reporting any significant changes that might affect the patient’s health and well-being to the appropriate person
- Assisting with the movement of patients in line with hospital policies
Skills on Resume:
- Administrative Support (Hard Skills)
- Specimen Delivery (Hard Skills)
- Treatment Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Patient Support (Soft Skills)
- Room Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Infection Control (Hard Skills)
- Clinic Support (Hard Skills)
- Health Monitoring (Hard Skills)
21. Healthcare Assistant, St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute, Tampa, FL
Job Summary:
- Arrive at the scheduled clinic as per the rota in plenty of time to set up
- Set up the upper room for the clinician with eye drops/stock/equipment/laptop ready to start the clinic
- Complete all ID checks, then proceed to eye examinations on the patient as per the clinician's request including OCT, visual fields, and vision
- Complete all infection control measures
- Dispose of any clinical waste as per site policies
- Ensure all reports are completed, along with outcomes and provide any additional support related to admin
- General housekeeping of the rooms used
- Take the laptop and Pachymeter and paperwork to be archived back to the office at the end of the day
Skills on Resume:
- Clinic Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Room Setup (Hard Skills)
- Patient Examination (Hard Skills)
- Infection Control (Hard Skills)
- Waste Disposal (Hard Skills)
- Report Completion (Hard Skills)
- Room Housekeeping (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Return (Hard Skills)
22. Healthcare Assistant, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Job Summary:
- Assist with dressing/undressing, washing, shower and bath, shaving, appliances, e.g., mobility aids, callipers, etc
- Assist with continence requirements including a knowledge of equipment, e.g., commode, catheter care, observing service users' need for privacy and dignity
- Deal with incontinence in a sensitive and caring manner
- Assist with the care of hair and nails
- Pressure area care as directed by the person in charge/care manager
- Report any changes in the resident’s well-being directly and promptly to the person in charge/care manager
- Assist with cleaning of teeth, dentures, spectacles, etc.
- Assist service users/residents to transfer room to room
- Be aware of the importance of communicating effectively with service users/residents, paying attention to visual and hearing impairments
- Always encourage independence, both in and outside of the home
- Be aware of and involved in individual care programmes for service users/residents
- Accompany service users/residents to hospital, G.P., dentists, optician and chiropodist appointments as directed by the person in charge/care manager
- Contribute to the assessment of individual service users/residents
- Contribute to the care planning process
- Contribute to the review process
- Make/change beds and deal appropriately with soiled linen
- Assist service users/residents in keeping the room tidy
- Be aware of evacuation procedures in case of fire
- Be aware of and maintain the health and Safety policy
- Respect service users/residents' need for privacy with special regard to service users/residents' rooms
Skills on Resume:
- Personal Hygiene (Hard Skills)
- Continence Care (Hard Skills)
- Wellbeing Reporting (Soft Skills)
- Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
- Independence Encouragement (Soft Skills)
- Care Planning (Hard Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Privacy Respect (Soft Skills)
23. Healthcare Assistant, Tarzana Treatment Center, Tarzana, CA
Job Summary:
- Set and clear tables for service users/residents
- Serve meals and assist in feeding service users/residents
- Observe the eating patterns of individual service users/residents and inform the person in charge/Care Manager of any changes
- Settle disturbed/wandering service users/residents
- Answer/respond to emergency call systems
- Report directly to the person in charge/care manager, any items for recording in care plans
- Participate in staff meetings
- Greet visitors and make them welcome
- Ensure that the needs of service users/residents requiring the comfort of conversation and company are met
- Undertake tasks which could reasonably fall within the purview of this job role
- Ensure regular contact is maintained with the service manager
- Contribute to the review of care plans
Skills on Resume:
- Table Service (Hard Skills)
- Meal Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Eating Observation (Soft Skills)
- Emergency Response (Hard Skills)
- Care Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Visitor Greeting (Soft Skills)
- Companionship Support (Soft Skills)
- Care Review (Hard Skills)
24. Healthcare Assistant, Amergis, Columbia, MD
Job Summary:
- Follow the directions and instructions laid down in the Carers handbook and or the direction of the service manager
- Act at times as a representative of the company and to support its good reputation
- Attend all calls at the designated times as laid down in the assignments and fulfil the care by the Care Plan
- Inform the immediate supervisor when unable to attend calls on time or fulfil the requirements of the Care Plan
- Respect the service user’s confidentiality by the policy as laid down
- Pay attention to the rules regarding financial transactions for service users
- Undertake any duties that have been trained for and avoid placing or a service user’s health at risk
- Undertake company induction training and ongoing training to CQF Level 2/3 or its equivalent
- Act on all instructions given by managers and supervisors
- Follow the prescribed complaints procedure in cases of dispute and all accidents, even if minor, must be reported to the Office
- Work the hours prescribed in Care Plans, regardless of bank holidays
Skills on Resume:
- Policy Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Company Representation (Soft Skills)
- Care Delivery (Hard Skills)
- Timeliness Reporting (Soft Skills)
- Confidentiality Respect (Soft Skills)
- Financial Awareness (Soft Skills)
- Health Safety (Hard Skills)
- Training Participation (Hard Skills)
25. Healthcare Assistant, Horizon Family Medical, Monroe, NY
Job Summary:
- Work in the best interest of the company and Service User(s) and to deliver a high standard of personal care
- Ensure that professionals communicate effectively, be flexible and honest at all times
- Listen to managers, staff and those working with them, especially at a higher level
- Ensure that all Health and Safety is maintained in the service are carried out effectively in the service users' care homes
- Ensure that the care given meets and exceeds the needs of the service user as detailed in their care plan and provide detailed reports on each shift worked
Skills on Resume:
- Personal Care (Hard Skills)
- Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
- Active Listening (Soft Skills)
- Safety Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Care Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Shift Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Flexibility Honesty (Soft Skills)
- User Support (Soft Skills)
26. Healthcare Assistant, Crestwood Behavioral Health, Sunnyvale, CA
Job Summary:
- Work as part of a team of Healthcare Assistants, under the direction of the Nursing team
- Share tasks with the nursing team
- Meet and greet patients and explain about the procedure to be undertaken
- Manoeuvre patients to prepare for obtaining swab samples
- Obtain both oral and nasal swab samples as directed by the nursing team
- Distribute leaflets explaining the process and how results will be processed
- Ensure that recording and patient notes are accurately recorded on two electronic systems
- Possess knowledge of differing client groups and conditions
- Understand and be mindful of the COVID-19 condition and the up-to-date presenting symptoms
- Observe a personal duty of care regarding the use and storage of equipment
Skills on Resume:
- Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
- Patient Greeting (Soft Skills)
- Sample Collection (Hard Skills)
- Procedure Explanation (Soft Skills)
- Record Accuracy (Hard Skills)
- Client Knowledge (Hard Skills)
- COVID Awareness (Hard Skills)
- Equipment Care (Hard Skills)
27. Healthcare Assistant, Pediatrix, Los Gatos, CA
Job Summary:
- Be the first point of contact for the patients when they arrive
- Creating patient records and maintaining them
- Answering the phone and assisting with any queries
- Conducting health checks for patients such as weight, height, etc
- Responsibility of transferring patient records to third-party healthcare professionals
- Ensuring the welfare of the patient throughout the process
Skills on Resume:
- Patient Reception (Soft Skills)
- Record Management (Hard Skills)
- Phone Assistance (Soft Skills)
- Health Checks (Hard Skills)
- Record Transfer (Hard Skills)
- Patient Welfare (Soft Skills)
- Query Resolution (Soft Skills)
- Data Accuracy (Hard Skills)
28. Healthcare Assistant, Lee Dermatology PC, San Francisco, CA
Job Summary:
- Ensure the safety of healthcare users
- Work in a multicultural environment in health care
- Comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
- Use e-health and mobile health technologies
- Communicate with nursing staff
- Schedule an appointment for patients
- Handle patients' enquiries, billing and payment after consultation
- Assist doctors in conducting medical consultations
- Provide clerical and administrative support for the clinic
Skills on Resume:
- User Safety (Hard Skills)
- Cultural Awareness (Soft Skills)
- Standards Compliance (Hard Skills)
- E-Health Usage (Hard Skills)
- Nursing Communication (Soft Skills)
- Appointment Scheduling (Hard Skills)
- Billing Handling (Hard Skills)
- Medical Assistance (Hard Skills)
29. Healthcare Assistant, Head and Neck Associates, Panama City, FL
Job Summary:
- Provide health and social care, under supervision from a registered nurse, to ensure an efficient health and social care service is delivered in line with professional, contractual and company standards
- Undertake assessments of patients to report observations to a registered nurse or other qualified healthcare professional
- Provide advice, within the area of competence, to patients as agreed with a qualified healthcare professional
- Work alongside qualified healthcare professionals to deliver clinics and treatments, including health promotion initiatives as agreed by the Line Manager
- Work alongside a suitably qualified healthcare professional with the administration of controlled drug medicines
- Assist/complete the administration of medication with in-policy guidance during times of unprecedented demand on resources
Skills on Resume:
- Care Delivery (Hard Skills)
- Patient Assessment (Hard Skills)
- Health Advice (Soft Skills)
- Clinic Support (Hard Skills)
- Treatment Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Drug Administration (Hard Skills)
- Medication Support (Hard Skills)
- Health Promotion (Soft Skills)
30. Healthcare Assistant, Newcross Healthcare, Totnes, UK
Job Summary:
- Act in a manner that protects and maintains the patient's sense of dignity, personal relationships and social contact, while respecting the individual's religious beliefs and cultural practices
- Observe all food hygiene requirements, promoting healthy living and education
- Provide leadership and mentoring to student nurses
- Access and keep self-updated via eLearning OLM
- Attend in-service and other training
- Undertake clinical supervision to enhance practice and accept constructive criticism to benefit safe practice
Skills on Resume:
- Dignity Protection (Soft Skills)
- Cultural Respect (Soft Skills)
- Food Hygiene (Hard Skills)
- Healthy Promotion (Soft Skills)
- Nurse Mentoring (Soft Skills)
- Self Learning (Hard Skills)
- Training Attendance (Hard Skills)
- Clinical Supervision (Hard Skills)