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Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Health Care Assistant/Support Worker to join our healthcare team. This role involves providing essential support to patients across various medical settings, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and specialized units such as Geriatrics, PICU, and Medical-Surgical departments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in patient care, medical terminology, and clinical procedures, contributing to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. Prior hospital or clinic experience, particularly in Level I or Level II trauma centers, is highly desirable. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills directly impact patient outcomes. N.B -Please note that this role currently requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Due to specific client care needs (Genuine Occupational Requirement), we are also seeking female carers for this positionResponsibilities Assist with patient intake processes, including recording vital signs and collecting medical histories Support patient care activities such as medication administration, dressing changes, and basic life support procedures Document patient information accurately using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and ICD coding Monitor and report patient status changes, ensuring timely communication with healthcare providers Support hospital medicine, urgent care, internal medicine, and medical-surgical units by performing routine clinical tasks Assist with diagnostic procedures including X-ray preparation and basic assessments of physiology and anatomy knowledge Provide compassionate patient service across diverse populations including geriatrics and pediatric intensive care units (PICU) Maintain infection control standards and assist in maintaining a safe hospital environment Support medical administrative functions such as scheduling and documentation compliance Skills Strong knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, ICD coding, and medication administration protocols Experience working within hospital environments such as Level I or Level II trauma centers preferred Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems and medical administrative support tasks Ability to perform basic clinical procedures including vital signs measurement and patient intake assessments Familiarity with emergency medicine protocols and urgent care procedures Excellent patient service skills with compassionate communication abilities Knowledge of outpatient and inpatient care practices across various specialties including Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Medical-Surgical, OR experience, and hospital experience in trauma centers is highly valued Basic life support certification or higher is preferred to ensure readiness for emergency situations This position is integral to delivering exceptional healthcare support services that enhance patient safety and comfort. We seek dedicated professionals eager to grow within a supportive clinical environment committed to excellence in patient care. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Work Location: In person