About the role
Healthcare assistants are an important part of the care team at hospitals and other healthcare facilities. They work closely with nurses and nursing assistants to provide basic care and support to patients. The educational path can vary, but often a secondary education in healthcare and social care or equivalent work experience is required.Responsibilities
Healthcare assistants help with daily routines such as feeding, washing, and dressing patients. They are responsible for keeping the patient's environment clean and safe as well as observing and reporting changes in the patient's condition. Assisting with transfers and other nursing tasks is also part of their responsibilities.Skills and tools
Healthcare assistants must have good knowledge of hygiene and ergonomics as well as the ability to handle medical-technical aids. They need good communication skills and empathy to be able to support patients and relatives. Teamwork and flexibility are important qualities in this profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are omvårdnad, vårdavdelning/mottagning and psykiatri.