Job Description: Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants play a crucial role in supporting nursing staff in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals and nursing homes. They help ensure patients’ comfort and well-being by assisting with basic care tasks, monitoring health, and providing emotional support. Key Responsibilities: Personal Care: Aid patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Feeding: Assist with eating and drinking, including meal preparation and feeding those who need help. Mobility: Help patients move around, including getting in and out of bed and using mobility aids. Health Monitoring: Conduct basic health checks like taking temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight. Support: Offer emotional support and companionship to patients. Record Keeping: Keep accurate records of patient care and report any changes to nursing staff. Preparation: Prepare patients for examinations and treatments. Skills and Qualifications: Technical Skills: Basic understanding of healthcare practices and procedures, and ability to perform health monitoring tasks. Communication: Strong skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Compassion: Empathy and patience to provide high-quality care. Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail for accurate record-keeping and monitoring. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals. Problem-Solving: Capability to handle emergencies and unexpected situations calmly. Education and Experience: Education: No formal academic requirements, but relevant experience in personal care, companionship, and basic health monitoring is beneficial. Certifications: Certifications such as NVQs/SVQs in care are advantageous. Background Checks: A background check, including a CRB check, is typically required. Benefits: Job Satisfaction: The chance to make a significant impact on patients’ lives. Career Progression: Opportunities for advancement within the healthcare sector. Training Opportunities: Access to ongoing training and professional development. Flexible Working Hours: Potential for flexible working hours to suit personal circumstances. Supportive Work Environment: Working within a supportive team and community.