Patient Care Attendant / General Duty Assistant (Home Care)

The Patient Care Attendant will provide non-clinical bedside assistance to patients at home, supporting daily living activities, hygiene, mobility, and comfort under the supervision of medical staff.

Key Responsibilities

Assist patients with bathing, grooming, and hygiene

Support feeding and hydration

Assist in dressing and toileting

Help with repositioning and transfer

Assist with walking support or wheelchair movement

Support fall prevention measures

Measure and record basic vital signs if trained

Observe patient condition and report concerns to supervising nurse

Comfort & Hygiene

Maintain cleanliness of patient area

Change bed linens as required

Ensure patient comfort and dignity at all times

Qualifications

Certified Patient Care / Nursing Assistant training preferred

Minimum 1 year experience in hospital or home-care setting

Skills & Competencies

Compassionate attitude

Physical stamina

Reliability and punctuality

Basic understanding of hygiene standards