Healthcare Assistant

Company: Purus Healthcare Ltd
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

1. Personal Care

  • Assisting patients with bathing, toileting, dressing, and feeding

  • Helping patients move around (e.g., repositioning in bed, using hoists or walking aids)

  • Supporting patient hygiene and comfort

2. Clinical Support

  • Taking and recording vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure

  • Assisting with wound care, specimen collection, and basic medical observations

  • Preparing and maintaining equipment for clinical procedures

3. Emotional and Social Support

  • Offering companionship and reassurance

  • Supporting patients with dementia, mental health issues, or terminal illnesses

  • Helping patients maintain independence and dignity

4. Administrative Tasks

  • Updating patient records accurately

  • Escorting patients to and from wards or appointments

  • Stocking supplies and maintaining cleanliness

Required Documents and Trainings:Right to work in UK documents (Passport & BRP)DBS (Updated services)Share CodeUpdated Curriculum VitaeTraining Certificates (up to date)Proof of address (current)Last 5 years of address detailsReference Details (Two professional)NI DocumentBank StatementEnglish AssessmentCOVID VaccinationCOS document for Skilledworkerismust/For student, Term LetterAny Decent Photo

Trainings:The care certificateFirst aidFire SafetyFood hygieneHealth and SafetyAutism AwarenessSafeguarding of AdultsMoving and Handling (Theory and Practical) MustBasic Life SupportMedication administrationInfection and Prevention ControlDoLS or Deprivation of Liberty SafeguardsMental Capacity ActMental Health AwarenessDementia AwarenessLearning DisabilityChallengingBehaviour

Posted: March 31st, 2026