BFS Healthcare Ltd
Healthcare Assistant
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Company Description
BFS Healthcare Ltd is a nursing agency that recruits and supplies qualified nurses and healthcare assistants to nursing homes and hospitals across Northern Ireland. The organization focuses on delivering reliable, high-quality staffing solutions to support a wide range of care settings. BFS Healthcare Ltd works closely with healthcare providers to ensure that staff are well-matched to each environment and patient group. The company values professionalism, compassion, and high standards of care, offering healthcare assistants the opportunity to work in diverse clinical and residential settings. Team members benefit from an agency structure that provides varied experience, ongoing placements, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in patient care.
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Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Healthcare Assistant role based in Belfast. The Healthcare Assistant will support patients with daily living activities, including personal care, mobility, and nutrition, while maintaining dignity and respect. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting nursing staff with basic clinical tasks
- Monitoring and recording observations
- Promptly reporting any changes in patients’ conditions
- Maintaining a clean and safe environment
- Following infection control and health and safety procedures
- Correctly using manual handling techniques
- Providing emotional support
- Communicating effectively with patients, families, and colleagues
- Contributing to a positive, person-centered care culture in nursing homes and hospital settings
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Qualifications
- Strong patient care skills, including personal care, mobility support, and basic observation monitoring.
- Proficiency in safe manual handling techniques and adherence to health and safety guidelines.
- Knowledge of basic medicine-related tasks within scope of practice, such as supporting medication prompts under supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for communicating with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in a healthcare or care home setting is highly beneficial.
- Relevant care qualification (e.g., NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent) preferred.
- Ability to work flexibly, follow instructions, and maintain accurate records.
- Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, and person-centered care.
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