I start my new role as a HCA in a local hospital and to say I'm nervous is a understatement it's the career I have always wanted so excited too. Your video has been a great help thank you for sharing.
I've been a Clinical support worker for the NHS almost a year, in care work for almost 17 years. Anyone considering a career in care... Do it! It's not just a job for me anymore, It's a lifestyle. So glad to see someone who loves the job as much as I do. Joining the NHS was the best decision I've ever made. I can't wait to start work and sometimes go in early just in case I miss anything. For the first time, I feel valued and that my opinion matters.
Hi Laura, thanks for the video, im looking into changing into this career after being in the army after 24 years. I currently am a clinical volunteer with my local trust and have found that this is definatley the path of choice. Stay safe, keep the blogs going. 👍👍👍
As a fellow OT student who also works as a care assistant it was lovely to hear from someone with the same experiences. Totally agree that OT work is mentally draining, especially as a student!
Great video! I'm in the United States - here, we are called CNAs - Certified Nurse Assistants. The positions in the US and UK seem very familiar with most duties during our shifts. You seem to be a great HCA and will make an amazing Occupational Therapist! Good luck!
I do 7am-7.30pm/7pm-7.30am, it sometimes drags and my feet hurt so bad most days/nights, but i wouldnt change my job for the world. Being a HCA with NHS is so rewarding
Laura's Life can you choose to work only days as health care assistant? I am hoping my wife to get in as health care assistant in hospital and than get her RN for this country through as she is already a registered nurse back in Nepal. Thanks
@@upendrahanglimbu164 If you're on a fixed contract no. Or not really. If you're on a bank contract yes. But then you dont get sick pay/other similar things.
Hey Laura, I feel like we’re really similar in the sense that I’m a physio student and going to be starting bank HCA/CSW job soon! Both are extremely rewarding but in different ways! Im wondering how it feels having a little less responsibility as a HCA? As I know on placement we get to take the reigns a bit, whereas from what I’ve seen, HCAs always need to be accompanied by a nurse? How do you deal with the stress of both roles? I’m going into third year and wanna make sure I can handle a work life study life balance! Can tell you’re v passionate about patients and healthcare, it’s great to see!
Amy, Sorry My response is so very late. We are/were then yes! For me it took some getting used to but after a while you get used to it. It majorly depends on the wards/location you work. Sometimes you will still have a level of responsibility (In charge of 13 pt's and get them sorted) and this can work well especially when you know what you've got to do. The hardest part for me was often being on a one to one being stuck in a room all day while they sleep or whatever. Feel very unproductive on one to one's. HCA's aren't always accompanied by a nurse. Depends what you're doing. I've done a lot of stuff on my own but this is all simple stuff like washing and dressing, toiling. However you won't be able to cannulate or anything without additional training and then you may need a nurse to sign you off. Same with observations. I found bank very helpful. Working when I needed to but also making sure my uni life and work wasn't impacted. I would say the stress of work is often from staff instead of the situation. However do make sure you spend time either on the journey home or some other time to process just like you do during placement. I found placement to be sometimes more stressful as I wasn't always allowed to deal with pt's by myself when in learning disabilities community. Therefore work often gave me the time to be independent and also just engage without being observed constantly by my educator. Hope that helps. Best of luck!
I just saw you guys response! I used to study to become a nurse (in the Netherlands) but sadly had to drop out due to medical reasons The interview went great! Sadly they offered the position I applied for to someone else who was fully trained and had lots of experience. But.....they were so impressed with me that they found another hca position on a different ward for me. I am going to look there tomorrow to see if I fit in the team!
Hey Would you be able to do a video on band 2 interviews (what questions are asked, what to expect etc.)? I have a interview for a clinical support assistant.
My interview was about 2 years pluss ago now and I cant remember what they ask. If I could my answer would be yes but there are loads of other things in the internet you can have a look at. :)
Tee Hee i would like to know this too. I started two days ago. At the moment I am just paired with another HCA but there doesn’t appear to be any structure other than get the beds made, get people washed who need it , do obs, care rounds etc but at the moment I have no idea what is priority etc
@@carolines6798 is this your first care job? Or do you have previous experience or qualifications etc? I have applied for a few and got rejected 😔 however my friend is a community health carer and she has said she will be able to get me a job with her. Soooo fingers crossed!
Tee Hee yes first care job unless you count a carer job I had over 20 years ago. I was applying for about a year before I even got an interview. Apparently most of the time they just look for previous experience but some ward managers like to be a bit more open minded and give others a chance. Don’t give up! The community job your friend might be able to get you into sounds promising 😊
This was my first care job. I had my OT placement experience and general know how which got me the job. If its meant to be it will be! Hopefully you have since found something.
Thanks for commenting. Similar to other jobs being a HCA requires 5 A* to C GCSE including maths and English. I believe that's the same as a 9 to 5 maybe in numbers.
Hi Laura, very good video just watch it now and I’ve really learned a lot, am thinking about taking this career path and I need someone to talk to on how to start if you’ll be kind enough .
Hey great video, and you guys who work in the nhs do a thankless job you are Angel's thank you. But how do you get in to be a HCA ? I would like to but not sure if I need qualifications I'm 37 to so not sure if that effects anything with regards to be given training, I know some training is only given to under 25s I could be wrong though xx
You need 5 GCSE between a and c including math and English or equivalent to what exams you did at school. If you go on NHS jobs and search for hca anywhere you'll find what it requires on there
Ahh this video was very informative! I recently applied for an apprenticeship to be a HCA and I was just wondering if you had any advice, or any tips on what I should expect, as I just got through to the assessment stage of the application and will be doing a math and english assessment during. My math, however, is terrible! Thank you so much for posting and talking about this, it's really helpful and insightful!
Heya. Thanks for your comment and compliment. I havnt done the Apprentiship so I don't really know. I wasn't aware there always a specific one so assume it's along the lines of a similar qualification. Other than good luck don't know what To say. Sorry. :)
Ryan Platten I have just completed 3 days training for my HCA induction at my local nhs trust. We did things like fire safety, dementia awareness, CPR, wound dressing and care rounds, obs and also some IT training. To be honest it didn’t prepare me too well and my first two days on the ward I was just shadowing another HCA and learnt more like that. I am still clueless and feeling more of a hindrance than a help at the moment but I’m hoping that’s normal !!
Thank you so much for this Video, it was so helpful. I was a waitress and now want to become a health care assistant. I love working with people and taking care of people. I do have one question, which is how long does it take you to settle in. In terms of how to make the beds properly and how to manage 13-15 patients on your own. If the staff in the NHS forgiving in terms of mistakes in the beginning?
Hi Leah. So sorry for my late reply. You're welcome. I'm glad it helped you! I'm glad it was useful! To answer your questions depends. If you're bank working. It takes longer to get used to the situation if you are constantly changing wards that is. However if you're on the same ward then it takes less time. I'm unsure if you have any past training in health care. If you haven't you'll be unable to get a job on the bank staff. I would say sometimes bank staff get very little training. After about 5 shifts I knew what I was doing because of my past OT experience I was okay. But it would have been very hard if i didn't have that. In terms of the bass and managing pt's. You won't be required to do that without training on the ward staff. You'll be eased into it/or should be. It's something you get used to over time and develop a skill to doing when you know what you're doing. And your finial question. Depends on the mistake. Bed making isn't such an issue. But all id say is, if you don't know, ASK!!! Never touch medication or oxygen (Especially) unless trained to do/told specifically what to do. Best of luck! Having been both a waitress and HCA I can tell you the latter was much more rewarding!
1) Always smile. Even when your having a bad day at least you are well, most probably not in pain,and get to sleep in your own bed at night. 2) Alwayd listen. Both to staff and patients. Often patients know more than you think and elderly need a hand held sometimes. 3) follow the handover!!! Thickened fluids and oxygen etc. Can kill someone if not correct. Thems my tips. Also. Don't forget the cake. ;)
@@lauraslife453 so if I am person love caring I go for HCA I am in nursing program but I see it hard is HCA a easy and can you talk about the different subjects in nursing program and HCA program
HCA is easier than nursing. It is reflected in pay. I couldn't tell you the details any more then that. You could try searching got a nursing youtube video that focuses on qualified nursing.
That varies on what happens and which hospital. Generally as a hca you fill in basic patient records on paper notes. These are differnt to where nurses, doctors, pharmacy and therapy write. It's still formal and must be done but it basically is asking if they have used the bathroom, what there skin is like, if they have eaten. That kinda thing.
Thanks for commenting. They have to be something honestly about you. If you get the job and lie and say your bad at something but really your good it wont look good.
Having no idea how old you are I can't comment. People I have worked with are between 18 and 60 so far. Long days ate tiring for everyone and not easy. Thanks for commenting. :)
It's great exercise , I work on the staff bank as HCA mostly Care of elderly wards , I'm loosing a tone of weight and definitely feel much fitter than before !!.. my advice to u would be join the staff bank and work nightshift , u will do alot of exercise loose weight ,but still get time to sit down and chill out😀, plus the money is better on nights!
Do you need qualifications to do this job? All I have is a psychology degree? Thanks. Also, when you say you have to clean and wash them what do you mean?
The Mystic Angel i’m not her but no you don’t need qualifications and yes u have to wash and clean them as part of personal care.. so you bathe them in the morning and night and change their pad... hope this helped
Hii I m new in uk and I m interesting to NHS job plz can u tell me did I need experience and have any free course I can do and how long I have to study to become NHS care assistant I really need your help hope u going to answering soon.
Depends on the job. Some jobs in NHS dont require any qualifications but most need some kind of uni degree or apprenticeship. Free courses other than googling mini thing like dementia courses. There isnt really any. Hope that helps.
I have done. But not for this job. The criteria said have experience in care so for a bank position you'd need care experience. Otherwise they will train you up as you do the job. Hope that helps.
Laura's Life i am wanting to do this, but applied for what i realised was the wrong course for me, so i’m going to try to do an apprenticeship on it! I achieved like all A’s and A*s for my gcses and have my last a level exam on wednesday, hopefully these grades give an advantage, do you think it will? Also what is the interview process like?
Hello, are you only alone for 13 patients? What happen if care assisting is wearing glasses? I am thinking to get a job as a care assistant from gap personnel job agency, but I have to think it over. This job agency represent some homecare, and in my opinion work conditions are not to good because they charge for a single room 80 -90 pounds a week, a salary is paid monthly, every 10th, and mandatory courses are charging too. What do you thing about courses, should they charge them? Regards from Poland.
Hi. Not completely alone as there are other staff arround and it depends on the ward as some wards maybe differnt however yes. I am the sole person to help 13 patients Some times. Unsure what you mean regarding paying for courses and I'm sorry. I dont really understand the rest of your comment. :)
@@lauraslife453 Thank you very much for your fast replay. I have got a job from job agency from the UK, and I am waiting for skype interview. And if I pass it, then I will get a job. I have never been working as care assistant, and I must to develope my skills. An employer will organise some courses, and my questions is. Who is going to pay for mandatory corusers? An employer or worker? Thanks very much.
@@zbysiu100 Well good luck with your interview. Yes. I know some people (British and other nationalities) who have worked as shop attendants and then decided to go into health care. So experience isn't always needed however is better and from experience agency prefer experience. Standard hospital staff generally the hospital organise it and they pay you for doing it. That was the case for me for my mandatory training however with agency this maybe different. I would imagine your employer should pay as it is a requirement for your Job however best thing to do is ask at the interview. Hope that helps you. :)
@@lauraslife453 Hello Laura, thanks so much for your answer. I am still thinking to get this job or not. Human feces .......By the way, do you know what my gender is?
@@zbysiu100 You're welcome. Yes its a bit of a decision if you have no past experience as its very different to other jobs as you are working with vulnerable people who need your help. In regards to your questions. No and why should it matter? Good luck.
@@lauraslife453 oh even as a band 2? Is there not as many? I’m still going to apply for hca roles as well especially if they’re in rehabilitation wards but therapy and rehabilitation assistant field are my first choice. I just how my undergrad in health and exercise helps a lot.
Hca are always short and bank are constantly hiring. Therapy assistant people dont tend to leave the job pluss not as many. Your local hospital will always be hiring for hca. Therapy tech maybe 1 every 4 months ish is my experience.
@@lauraslife453 thank you for this info !!! It helped a lot. I guess you would Mean they would rather recruit someone who is older and who will stay in the job for longer. As a hca can you choose the ward you work in?
As a physio they often like you because, even in training you have skills other dont. But they will also want probably full time and I'm not sure that would work arround your course. It didnt for me. So they may wish someone whose likely to stay longer. Yes. But couldnt say for sure so it maybe worth a try. Re. Hca. If you work bank shifts yes in reason but not if full time employed. I've done a few HCA videos explaining about bank if that helps.
Ask when youre not sure. Remember patients come first. Their needs are important and spending a small amount of time with them can be priceless. Pass on any information to nurses if you think it's important to. Put it on their heads not yours. Better safe than sorry. Don't do anything if you're not sure how to do it especially moving and handling as well as oxygen and air. Etc. Hope that helps
Laura's Life hi my ex girlfriends sister does this for a job I work on the railway I'm definitely not as bright or as clever as her or even as qualified as her I wouldn't know the first thing about it and good video by the way
Hi. Thanks for commenting. I love my job. It's awsome and the times it's not it's still not too bad. I would argue that all jobs have times of difficulty and they can vary between people therefore it's not easy to answer that question. :)
You need 5 GCSE's between A* and C including Maths and English or equivalent to what exams you did at school. If you go on NHS jobs and search for HCA anywhere you'll find what it requires on there
Thanks for commenting Lisa. That's one way to look at it. But personally I also find it very rewarding. But I do agree. Especially when you get abuse from some patients the money just isn't enough. :)
Check out my most recent video here about what working for the NHS is like in area not explained above. ua-cam.com/video/99xuzghtY28/v-deo.html
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others, you are one of the best 💪
Thank you! :) I happen to agree
I start my new role as a HCA in a local hospital and to say I'm nervous is a understatement it's the career I have always wanted so excited too. Your video has been a great help thank you for sharing.
Hi, are you still a hca and if so, did it meet your expectations?
I've been a Clinical support worker for the NHS almost a year, in care work for almost 17 years. Anyone considering a career in care... Do it! It's not just a job for me anymore, It's a lifestyle. So glad to see someone who loves the job as much as I do. Joining the NHS was the best decision I've ever made. I can't wait to start work and sometimes go in early just in case I miss anything. For the first time, I feel valued and that my opinion matters.
I'm 57, unfit, no job for long time, am I not suited to do a one year course to train me as HCA
No namegiven lovely that was so encouraging ❤️
@@bridgetcarr1236 I'd consider a different job if I'm honest.
@@mattdean5384 I'm starting University instead
Hi Laura, thanks for the video, im looking into changing into this career after being in the army after 24 years. I currently am a clinical volunteer with my local trust and have found that this is definatley the path of choice. Stay safe, keep the blogs going. 👍👍👍
As a fellow OT student who also works as a care assistant it was lovely to hear from someone with the same experiences. Totally agree that OT work is mentally draining, especially as a student!
would you still recommend it?
Got a job as a HCA at fremantle in Berkshire cant wait for my first shift as a Male
whats it like
so what is it like? Can you please respond?
Great video! I'm in the United States - here, we are called CNAs - Certified Nurse Assistants. The positions in the US and UK seem very familiar with most duties during our shifts. You seem to be a great HCA and will make an amazing Occupational Therapist! Good luck!
Thanks for commenting.
I didn't know that they were called that in the states. That's cool to know.
Thanks for the encouragement.
I do 7am-7.30pm/7pm-7.30am, it sometimes drags and my feet hurt so bad most days/nights, but i wouldnt change my job for the world. Being a HCA with NHS is so rewarding
Blimmy. I though ASU was bad!
I'm thinking of getting into this when the time's right.
how old are you?
Great video thankyou..I've just been shortlisted for interview for this position..hope I get it..👍
Thankyou !i love your conversation .!💐💐
Well done , it's quiet helpful video.
Glad you liked it. Thanks for commenting. :)
Thanks so much for the video, it is very helpful for people who are starting this kind of job. Thanks!
No problem!!
Laura's Life can you choose to work only days as health care assistant? I am hoping my wife to get in as health care assistant in hospital and than get her RN for this country through as she is already a registered nurse back in Nepal. Thanks
@@upendrahanglimbu164
If you're on a fixed contract no. Or not really. If you're on a bank contract yes. But then you dont get sick pay/other similar things.
Laura's Life ok. Thank you very much for the info!!😊
Hey Laura,
I feel like we’re really similar in the sense that I’m a physio student and going to be starting bank HCA/CSW job soon! Both are extremely rewarding but in different ways! Im wondering how it feels having a little less responsibility as a HCA? As I know on placement we get to take the reigns a bit, whereas from what I’ve seen, HCAs always need to be accompanied by a nurse?
How do you deal with the stress of both roles? I’m going into third year and wanna make sure I can handle a work life study life balance!
Can tell you’re v passionate about patients and healthcare, it’s great to see!
Amy, Sorry My response is so very late.
We are/were then yes! For me it took some getting used to but after a while you get used to it. It majorly depends on the wards/location you work. Sometimes you will still have a level of responsibility (In charge of 13 pt's and get them sorted) and this can work well especially when you know what you've got to do.
The hardest part for me was often being on a one to one being stuck in a room all day while they sleep or whatever. Feel very unproductive on one to one's.
HCA's aren't always accompanied by a nurse. Depends what you're doing. I've done a lot of stuff on my own but this is all simple stuff like washing and dressing, toiling. However you won't be able to cannulate or anything without additional training and then you may need a nurse to sign you off. Same with observations.
I found bank very helpful. Working when I needed to but also making sure my uni life and work wasn't impacted. I would say the stress of work is often from staff instead of the situation. However do make sure you spend time either on the journey home or some other time to process just like you do during placement. I found placement to be sometimes more stressful as I wasn't always allowed to deal with pt's by myself when in learning disabilities community. Therefore work often gave me the time to be independent and also just engage without being observed constantly by my educator.
Hope that helps. Best of luck!
I have an interview for an hca position Monday! I am so excited
Good luck
Congrats! How was your interview? I have an interview for hca, can you give me any tips please and if you remember any questions asked. Thanks
Do you have 6 months experience? Or you get the job without nothing?
I just saw you guys response!
I used to study to become a nurse (in the Netherlands) but sadly had to drop out due to medical reasons
The interview went great! Sadly they offered the position I applied for to someone else who was fully trained and had lots of experience. But.....they were so impressed with me that they found another hca position on a different ward for me. I am going to look there tomorrow to see if I fit in the team!
@@FA-ki7py do you still need the questions ?
Great job. Message well put across.
Hey Would you be able to do a video on band 2 interviews (what questions are asked, what to expect etc.)? I have a interview for a clinical support assistant.
My interview was about 2 years pluss ago now and I cant remember what they ask. If I could my answer would be yes but there are loads of other things in the internet you can have a look at. :)
Do you get told through the day what you need to do next.. Or are you just expected to use your initiative and know what needs to be done?
Tee Hee i would like to know this too. I started two days ago. At the moment I am just paired with another HCA but there doesn’t appear to be any structure other than get the beds made, get people washed who need it , do obs, care rounds etc but at the moment I have no idea what is priority etc
@@carolines6798 is this your first care job? Or do you have previous experience or qualifications etc? I have applied for a few and got rejected 😔 however my friend is a community health carer and she has said she will be able to get me a job with her. Soooo fingers crossed!
Tee Hee yes first care job unless you count a carer job I had over 20 years ago. I was applying for about a year before I even got an interview. Apparently most of the time they just look for previous experience but some ward managers like to be a bit more open minded and give others a chance. Don’t give up! The community job your friend might be able to get you into sounds promising 😊
This was my first care job. I had my OT placement experience and general know how which got me the job. If its meant to be it will be! Hopefully you have since found something.
Am Hac student in Ghana and am a Career in UK for 1year can I apply for the job and and do they sponsor visas
I’m interested in becoming a health care assistant and would love to work in the hospitals but I’m struggling with my maths gcse, is this a problem ??
Thanks for commenting. Similar to other jobs being a HCA requires 5 A* to C GCSE including maths and English. I believe that's the same as a 9 to 5 maybe in numbers.
Hi Laura, very good video just watch it now and I’ve really learned a lot, am thinking about taking this career path and I need someone to talk to on how to start if you’ll be kind enough .
I offer what knowledge I can. I can try.
Hi, thanks for getting back to me I wanted to ask you how I can apply with the NHS I live in Plymouth
@@estherburnside8501 nhs jobs.
Type in your post code. Type in job type. Bingo
Hey great video, and you guys who work in the nhs do a thankless job you are Angel's thank you. But how do you get in to be a HCA ? I would like to but not sure if I need qualifications I'm 37 to so not sure if that effects anything with regards to be given training, I know some training is only given to under 25s I could be wrong though xx
You need 5 GCSE between a and c including math and English or equivalent to what exams you did at school. If you go on NHS jobs and search for hca anywhere you'll find what it requires on there
I'd like to know about the job requirements for being a HCA. Do I need to study anything before I apply for the job?
I just started working in health care... I will love it...
Ahh this video was very informative! I recently applied for an apprenticeship to be a HCA and I was just wondering if you had any advice, or any tips on what I should expect, as I just got through to the assessment stage of the application and will be doing a math and english assessment during. My math, however, is terrible! Thank you so much for posting and talking about this, it's really helpful and insightful!
Heya.
Thanks for your comment and compliment. I havnt done the Apprentiship so I don't really know. I wasn't aware there always a specific one so assume it's along the lines of a similar qualification.
Other than good luck don't know what To say. Sorry.
:)
what is the first thing you do,your first term at job as an health care worker.
Hi there.
The first time? I didnt do a term as a hca because of the way I work.
I've just got a job as HCA with NHS just wondering what the 4 day training is like kind regards Ryan
Ryan Platten I have just completed 3 days training for my HCA induction at my local nhs trust. We did things like fire safety, dementia awareness, CPR, wound dressing and care rounds, obs and also some IT training. To be honest it didn’t prepare me too well and my first two days on the ward I was just shadowing another HCA and learnt more like that. I am still clueless and feeling more of a hindrance than a help at the moment but I’m hoping that’s normal !!
Caroline S I am loooking for care assistance jobs and I was wondering what experience/ qualifications do I need and who to get these jobs
Thank you so much for this Video, it was so helpful. I was a waitress and now want to become a health care assistant. I love working with people and taking care of people. I do have one question, which is how long does it take you to settle in. In terms of how to make the beds properly and how to manage 13-15 patients on your own. If the staff in the NHS forgiving in terms of mistakes in the beginning?
Hi Leah.
So sorry for my late reply.
You're welcome. I'm glad it helped you! I'm glad it was useful!
To answer your questions depends. If you're bank working. It takes longer to get used to the situation if you are constantly changing wards that is. However if you're on the same ward then it takes less time.
I'm unsure if you have any past training in health care. If you haven't you'll be unable to get a job on the bank staff. I would say sometimes bank staff get very little training. After about 5 shifts I knew what I was doing because of my past OT experience I was okay. But it would have been very hard if i didn't have that.
In terms of the bass and managing pt's. You won't be required to do that without training on the ward staff. You'll be eased into it/or should be. It's something you get used to over time and develop a skill to doing when you know what you're doing.
And your finial question. Depends on the mistake. Bed making isn't such an issue. But all id say is, if you don't know, ASK!!! Never touch medication or oxygen (Especially) unless trained to do/told specifically what to do.
Best of luck! Having been both a waitress and HCA I can tell you the latter was much more rewarding!
I have a job interview for a HCA please help is there any tips or tricks I can do to help me :) this video is brilliant
ua-cam.com/video/ZScayKuig20/v-deo.html You may find this video useful. I will be filming a interview video soon.
Is a health care assistant, the same as an auxiliary nurse? Thank you.
Yes I believe it is. :)
@@lauraslife453 thank you, great video very inspiring x
How much is the salary of hca?
Hello, I am currently applying for HCA jobs, do you have any tips for someone who is just beginning?
1) Always smile. Even when your having a bad day at least you are well, most probably not in pain,and get to sleep in your own bed at night.
2) Alwayd listen. Both to staff and patients. Often patients know more than you think and elderly need a hand held sometimes.
3) follow the handover!!! Thickened fluids and oxygen etc. Can kill someone if not correct.
Thems my tips.
Also. Don't forget the cake. ;)
Hey Laura hope you doing well I have question what the difference between HCA program and nursing program?
A HCA is nursing assistant supporting with toileting and feeding. A nurse is fully qualified and has more responsibility such as meds or infections.
@@lauraslife453 so if I am person love caring I go for HCA I am in nursing program but I see it hard is HCA a easy and can you talk about the different subjects in nursing program and HCA program
HCA is easier than nursing. It is reflected in pay.
I couldn't tell you the details any more then that. You could try searching got a nursing youtube video that focuses on qualified nursing.
I hear is possible get a healthcare assistant job without study (maybe english and maths functional skills) and no experience? Is that true?
Youd have to look into each job description. Some trusts may allow some may not. But I would recommend ensuring you have English and maths for sure.
Hi Laura, healthcare assistant is the same as assistant career?
As far as I am aware. You may find my lasted video helpful also. That has loads of questions people have asked ms.
@@lauraslife453 thank you
How do you record your information while doing your shift?
That varies on what happens and which hospital. Generally as a hca you fill in basic patient records on paper notes. These are differnt to where nurses, doctors, pharmacy and therapy write.
It's still formal and must be done but it basically is asking if they have used the bathroom, what there skin is like, if they have eaten. That kinda thing.
What are weakness I can mention for HCA interview ?
Thanks for commenting.
They have to be something honestly about you. If you get the job and lie and say your bad at something but really your good it wont look good.
My daughter is a nurse and says I'm too old to start this, I'd be on my feet for 12 hours
Having no idea how old you are I can't comment. People I have worked with are between 18 and 60 so far.
Long days ate tiring for everyone and not easy.
Thanks for commenting. :)
I'm nearly 58, overweight, sitting all the time, I'd need to lose 4 stone, but if I think I can, I should try, if I get course interview
Sometimes an aim helps in these situations. Having a level of fitness is certainly important to be a HCA.
It's great exercise , I work on the staff bank as HCA mostly Care of elderly wards , I'm loosing a tone of weight and definitely feel much fitter than before !!.. my advice to u would be join the staff bank and work nightshift , u will do alot of exercise loose weight ,but still get time to sit down and chill out😀, plus the money is better on nights!
If you work as bank does it mean only when someone full time is on annual leave and off sick?
No it means your like an agency. If the ward is short then they ask for cover and you take it.
@@lauraslife453 okay thank you. Do you think you get a lot of work as a bank hca? Because I got the opportunity to do that but in a private hospital x
Yes. I do. Staffing there is just as bad as nhs so yes
Do you need qualifications to do this job? All I have is a psychology degree? Thanks. Also, when you say you have to clean and wash them what do you mean?
The Mystic Angel i’m not her but no you don’t need qualifications and yes u have to wash and clean them as part of personal care.. so you bathe them in the morning and night and change their pad... hope this helped
@@omgitsnishaaa oh, are there any alternatives I heard that you dont need to do personal care in some HCA jobs? Thanks x
The Mystic Angel yes, but it’s rare to find a hca that doesn’t include personal care. Support worker is a great alternative x
Hii I m new in uk and I m interesting to NHS job plz can u tell me did I need experience and have any free course I can do and how long I have to study to become NHS care assistant I really need your help hope u going to answering soon.
Depends on the job.
Some jobs in NHS dont require any qualifications but most need some kind of uni degree or apprenticeship.
Free courses other than googling mini thing like dementia courses. There isnt really any.
Hope that helps.
Did you go to uni? If so what course did you do? And if not how did you get into this type of job?
I have done. But not for this job. The criteria said have experience in care so for a bank position you'd need care experience. Otherwise they will train you up as you do the job. Hope that helps.
Laura's Life i am wanting to do this, but applied for what i realised was the wrong course for me, so i’m going to try to do an apprenticeship on it! I achieved like all A’s and A*s for my gcses and have my last a level exam on wednesday, hopefully these grades give an advantage, do you think it will? Also what is the interview process like?
I think an Apprentiship would be a really good idea for You! I've heard about them and the planning happening for them. Best of luck.
Hello, are you only alone for 13 patients? What happen if care assisting is wearing glasses? I am thinking to get a job as a care assistant from gap personnel job agency, but I have to think it over. This job agency represent some homecare, and in my opinion work conditions are not to good because they charge for a single room 80 -90 pounds a week, a salary is paid monthly, every 10th, and mandatory courses are charging too. What do you thing about courses, should they charge them? Regards from Poland.
Hi. Not completely alone as there are other staff arround and it depends on the ward as some wards maybe differnt however yes. I am the sole person to help 13 patients Some times.
Unsure what you mean regarding paying for courses and I'm sorry. I dont really understand the rest of your comment.
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@@lauraslife453 Thank you very much for your fast replay. I have got a job from job agency from the UK, and I am waiting for skype interview. And if I pass it, then I will get a job. I have never been working as care assistant, and I must to develope my skills. An employer will organise some courses, and my questions is. Who is going to pay for mandatory corusers? An employer or worker? Thanks very much.
@@zbysiu100 Well good luck with your interview. Yes. I know some people (British and other nationalities) who have worked as shop attendants and then decided to go into health care. So experience isn't always needed however is better and from experience agency prefer experience. Standard hospital staff generally the hospital organise it and they pay you for doing it. That was the case for me for my mandatory training however with agency this maybe different. I would imagine your employer should pay as it is a requirement for your Job however best thing to do is ask at the interview. Hope that helps you. :)
@@lauraslife453 Hello Laura, thanks so much for your answer. I am still thinking to get this job or not. Human feces .......By the way, do you know what my gender is?
@@zbysiu100 You're welcome. Yes its a bit of a decision if you have no past experience as its very different to other jobs as you are working with vulnerable people who need your help.
In regards to your questions. No and why should it matter?
Good luck.
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Hi! I have a couple of questions to ask private for you! Will you able to answer me please?
If you like you can message me through my facebook page ( link in description) but I can't promise I can answer them.
I planning to go into physiotherapy do you think it’s better to apply for a therapy assistant role than a HCA?
Potentially but you may find it harder to get a job in therapy assistant than hca.
@@lauraslife453 oh even as a band 2? Is there not as many? I’m still going to apply for hca roles as well especially if they’re in rehabilitation wards but therapy and rehabilitation assistant field are my first choice. I just how my undergrad in health and exercise helps a lot.
Hca are always short and bank are constantly hiring.
Therapy assistant people dont tend to leave the job pluss not as many.
Your local hospital will always be hiring for hca. Therapy tech maybe 1 every 4 months ish is my experience.
@@lauraslife453 thank you for this info !!! It helped a lot. I guess you would
Mean they would rather recruit someone who is older and who will stay in the job for longer. As a hca can you choose the ward you work in?
As a physio they often like you because, even in training you have skills other dont. But they will also want probably full time and I'm not sure that would work arround your course. It didnt for me.
So they may wish someone whose likely to stay longer. Yes. But couldnt say for sure so it maybe worth a try.
Re. Hca. If you work bank shifts yes in reason but not if full time employed. I've done a few HCA videos explaining about bank if that helps.
Tips on how to be employed as a HCA?
Ask when youre not sure.
Remember patients come first. Their needs are important and spending a small amount of time with them can be priceless.
Pass on any information to nurses if you think it's important to. Put it on their heads not yours. Better safe than sorry.
Don't do anything if you're not sure how to do it especially moving and handling as well as oxygen and air. Etc.
Hope that helps
Laura's Life hi my ex girlfriends sister does this for a job I work on the railway I'm definitely not as bright or as clever as her or even as qualified as her I wouldn't know the first thing about it and good video by the way
Thanks for your compliment and comment. Every job is just as important as the other.
Laura's Life do you do a lot of walking in the job
Hi hello you are great
What country are you working at? Do you love your job? Is it easy to work for acute care ?
Hi. Thanks for commenting.
I love my job. It's awsome and the times it's not it's still not too bad.
I would argue that all jobs have times of difficulty and they can vary between people therefore it's not easy to answer that question.
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What qualifications do I need
You need 5 GCSE's between A* and C including Maths and English or equivalent to what exams you did at school. If you go on NHS jobs and search for HCA anywhere you'll find what it requires on there
What it's like to be an HCA: Wiping and kissing ass for a few bucks an hour. Or at least that's what I do.
Thanks for commenting Lisa.
That's one way to look at it. But personally I also find it very rewarding.
But I do agree. Especially when you get abuse from some patients the money just isn't enough.
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