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How Healthcare Assistants Can Support Mental Health Patients

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 Mental health forms an important part of an individual's life, and healthcare assistants very much form part of the support for such patients. As a rule, the HCA is often the first line of care and, therefore, spends more time with patients offering basic care and emotional support. The HCA would, therefore, be involved in many of the aspects of the role of supporting mental health patients and does contribute significantly to the recovery and quality of the patient's life. This is how healthcare assistants can support mental health patients accordingly. Building Trust and Forming a Therapeutic Relationship One of the most valuable roles, that HCAs play in mental health care, is in trusting and developing a therapeutic relationship with the patients. Patients with mental health problems often feel isolated, anxious, or mistrustful because of their condition. By being continually empathetic, patient, and respectful, an HCA can provide them with a safe, supportive environment w...

How Healthcare Assistants Can Support Mental Health Patients

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 Health care assistants can play an important role in the care and support for patients in various settings. While often highlighted in physical health care, the importance of their contribution or role in support for patients with mental health conditions is not less significant. Mental health conditions are complex and multifaceted; care requires a compassionate, holistic approach. How healthcare assistants make a big difference in the lives of mental health patients: 1. Giving emotional support One of the most important roles played in mental health care is that of offering emotional care. Healthcare assistants usually have long contact with patients, where rapport and trust between them are formed. Such proximity gives them the opportunity to lend an ear, embrace the patients with empathy and reassurance, since this means much to the mental health patients. Good gestures, merely like talking to them, words of encouragement, or just being there for them, could really make a pat...

5 Essential Skills Every Healthcare Assistant Should Master

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 The job of a healthcare assistant has become indispensable in the system of healthcare; they present the patient with direct aid and reinforce medical workers. It is very hard yet gratifying work because different duties present different situations and different skills. For anyone to succeed at this job and deliver good care, all health assistants must learn key skills. Here are five skills every healthcare assistant needs to know: Good Communication Communication is paramount in healthcare; thus, HCAs need to identify the needs of a patient. Good communication encompasses clear, fair talk and time to listen to the patients, their families, and other professionals who are involved in patient care. The HCAs should therefore explain all medical procedures well, reassure the patient about his or her concerns, and also write down information about the patients correctly. This would help gain patients' trust, reduce misunderstandings, and the right care plans would follow. Patient C...

The Role of a Healthcare Assistant: A Day in the Life

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  It is because of this that healthcare assistants are very important in any health system. They support nurses and doctors within hospitals and also support patients within hospitals. Their role falls at the very core of ensuring that a healthcare environment works efficiently and that the patients receive proper care. Though the role may vary depending on where they work, the daily life of an HCA is full of challenges but rewarding. Morning Routine: Kick-Starting the Day A Health Care Assistant usually begins their shift very early in the morning. After a short handover from the night staff, HCAs will be allocated daily tasks. This may include hygiene care, monitoring blood pressure, or mobility support. It gets busy in the morning as patients often require assistance to rise and prepare for breakfast and morning activities. Some of the first jobs include making sure patients are comfortable, clean, and ready for the day. It may involve supporting patients to wash, dress, and use...

Best Healthcare Assistant Agency in Ireland

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 It is not an easy task to find the right job or the right individual for the right position in the fast-growing healthcare business. Hollilander Recruitment Agency is there to make the difference. That is why we are out to set the pace of becoming the best healthcare assistant agency in Ireland. Why Hollilander? This is the reason why Hollilander is one of the top-rated recruitment agencies, as it is very committed to high quality and services that are highly personalized. We specialize in the recruitment of the very best health assistants to work in the top facilities in Ireland. Whether you are a health professional in search for your next stride in career path or kindly offering your services, all you need is Hollilander, your one-stop-shop. Tailored recruitment solutions: We understand that, in healthcare facilities, one size definitely does not fit all. Our team works together with clients to ensure that only the right candidates become yours: qualified and the right fit fo...