Healthcare Services

A Healthcare Assistant (HCA)—also known as a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW)—provides frontline patient care and practical support under the guidance of registered nurses and healthcare professionals

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Personal Care: Help patients with washing, bathing, dressing, grooming, oral hygiene, and toileting.
• Patient Comfort & Mobility: Assist patients with moving, walking, turning, and repositioning to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Health Monitoring: Measure and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, and weight.
• Nutrition & Hydration: Serve meals, help feed patients who need assistance, and track food and fluid intake.
• Environment & Support: Make beds, keep wards or clinic rooms tidy, listen to patients, and offer emotional reassurance.
• Administration & Records: Update patient charts, record daily activities, and report health or behaviour changes to nursing staff.

Our aim: To help students prepare for employment opportunities responsibly while prioritising their studies and complying with their visa conditions.

Work eligibility and permitted hours depend on the student’s individual immigration conditions. Students should verify their conditions using official UK guidance.