About the Position
The Healthcare Support Worker will provide practical support to patients and healthcare teams within a professional care environment. The role focuses on safe patient support, dignity, mobility, communication and assisting healthcare professionals with routine activities within the worker’s authorised scope.
Key Responsibilities
• Support patients with daily living activities.
• Assist with mobility and safe transfers.
• Provide practical and emotional support.
• Observe and report changes in patient wellbeing.
• Assist healthcare professionals with routine support activities.
• Maintain clean and safe patient-care areas.
• Follow infection prevention and workplace safety procedures.
• Maintain appropriate documentation.
Essential Requirements
• Relevant healthcare support, care or community-support experience preferred.
• Appropriate qualification where required.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Respect for patient privacy and dignity.
• Ability to follow clinical and workplace instructions.
• Willingness to work rostered shifts where required.
Country-specific requirements:
Applicants must satisfy the applicable Swedish professional recognition and licensing requirements.
Experience & Language
- Previous healthcare support experience preferred
- Swedish language proficiency is generally important for patient-facing healthcare positions. English may be useful in international environments, but local-language requirements can apply to regulated roles.
Application Information
Candidates should ensure they meet the relevant professional, registration, immigration and employer requirements before applying.