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Job Description: Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – Arabic Speaking
Location: Southwark, London
Job Type: [Full-time / Part-time / Temporary]
Reports to: Senior Nurse / Ward Manager / Care Supervisor
About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant who is fluent in Arabic to join our team in Southwark. The ideal candidate will support nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care, ensuring the comfort and safety of patients, and providing assistance with daily living activities. Your Arabic language skills will be essential for effective communication with Arabic-speaking patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide personal care and support to patients, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding, while maintaining dignity and respect.
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Assist nursing staff with clinical tasks such as taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure), recording observations, and reporting changes in patient condition.
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Support patients with mobility, including helping them to move safely around the ward or care facility.
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Communicate effectively with Arabic-speaking patients, families, and colleagues to ensure clear understanding and compassionate care.
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Assist with meal preparation and feeding as required.
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Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patients.
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Follow all health and safety and infection control policies.
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Document care activities and report any concerns to senior staff promptly.
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Attend training and development sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
Person Specification:
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Fluent in Arabic (spoken and written) – essential.
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Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant or in a similar care role preferred but not essential.
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Caring, empathetic, and patient-focused approach.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Basic understanding of clinical procedures and infection control.
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Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends if required.
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Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of patients.
Qualifications:
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DBS
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MANUAL HANDLING
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