Health Care Assistant

Assisting with daily living activities such as eating, showering and using the toilet

* Utilising equipment to move patients when necessary

* Helping tidy the patient’s home or room

* Taking the patient’s vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature

* Talking to patients and reassuring them

* Attending meetings with other healthcare professionals

* Assisting nurses and other staff when needed

* Adhering to professional standards

* Delivering reports to Case Managers and reviewing any important changes in the patient’s condition