A healthcare assistant, also known as a healthcare support worker, provides direct care and support to patients, assisting with daily activities like personal hygiene, mobility, and eating, while also monitoring their health status and communicating with healthcare professionals. Key Responsibilities of a Healthcare 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