FULL TIME
H' ATTARD, MALTA
FULL DAY
24 September 2026
Ref: 453669

A Health Care Assistant (HCA) supports registered nurses and midwives by providing patient care, assisting with daily living activities, and monitoring patient conditions.

Key Responsibilities: - Direct patient care, including assisting with personal hygiene, dressing, and feeding. -Providing emotional support, helping with mobility, and ensuring patient comfort. -Monitoring and recording vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and weight. -Performing basic administrative tasks, including making beds and restocking supplies. -Collaborating with nurses and other healthcare professionals, reporting any changes in patients’ conditions. Work Environment: -Hospitals: Join various departments such as general medicine, emergency, or paediatric units. -Community Settings: Deliver care in patients’ homes or at local community centres. -Mental Health Services: Support daily living skills in acute psychiatric hospitals or community programs. Required Skills and Qualifications: -Strong skills in patience, compassion, attention to detail, and verbal communication. -Qualifications vary by location but typically include a relevant certificate or a Level 5 QQI major award in health plus a related module.

Profiles

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PROFILE 1

Language

Reading

Speaking

Understanding

Writing

ENGLISH

MALTESE

ISCED Level: Post-secondary non-tertiary education - Level (4)

Competencies

Hand out drugs/medicine to a persons entitled (patients) or to carer. Inform on prescribed treatment
Take charge of patient body hygiene, comfort care and preventive care
Establish changes in condition of person in need of care and inform healthcare providers
Check health condition of patient. Observe mood swings/behaviour changes... Inform parties concerned (family, doctor...)
Assist and support patients (arrange position of bed/sofa...). Check safety measures, caring arrangements...
Assist people in their daily activities
Help patient during everyday activities. Observe changes in patient's condition
Organise activities in accordance with demands of person needing care (meals, leisure team...)
Give guidance on use of oral medication prescribed by doctor

Past Experience

Occupation

Experience(months)

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

Driving Licences

Type

DRIV. LIC. B / B(auto) - CAR

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Salary: €1,200-1,500 per month

Care Assistant

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