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 meet the applicable Finnish professional recognition, licensing and employment requirements.
Experience & Language
- Previous healthcare support experience preferred
- Finnish or Swedish language proficiency may be required for patient-facing healthcare positions, depending on the profession and employer. English can be useful in international workplaces.
Application Information
Candidates should ensure they meet the relevant professional, registration, immigration and employer requirements before applying.