Being a healthcare assistant in uk | What to expect

Hey there! It’s been a while. I hope you’ve been great. This video talks about what I do as a healthcare assistant. I’m also going to give few tips on surviving as a hca.

[@faithstephen.]

You can reach me on Instagram @ _faith_stephen

[@amandak31]

Do you wear gloves though

[@faithstephen.]

Yes, it’s compulsory in every healthcare setting

[@victoremenike827]

@@faithstephen. you wear the gloves in everything you do ? Evening while washing them and changing their clothes and also searching meals ?

[@victoremenike827]

Do you wear mask as well ?

[@inspiredinlife1]

Thanks for sharing your experience. You have given many good tips. This is a very honourable job but it is not for everyone obviously. Overall, it's a very difficult job mentally and physically. People need to know what to expect, more information to make a very informed decision. Mostly, the day and night proceedures are not simply sitting around after service users are settled, be it before meals, after all meals, afternoons or even going to their bed and even those who are permanently in bed. There is always things to do as bells are always ringing. For toileting times, usually before breakfast, before lunch, before evening tea and in-between. Residents are each supported in the toilet or those who need personal assistance, which is usually the majority. This involves lifting into wheelchairs, pushing wheelchairs, hoisting, ( moving and handling procedures) Residents are taken to the toilet, assisted with personal care and then back to their seats or bed. For those who are mostly in their rooms, bells are always ringing for assistance too. At times non stop, if that/those particular residents wants/feels the need for assistance. The cleaning/washing up in some homes which is usually in the majority : So washing up of the evening tea utensils after you have served the supper/evening tea on a trolley to those in their rooms and those in the lounge. So on the evening shift you share or split the duties after you have settled the residents in bed, (some homes get the afternoon staff to assist residents who want to go to bed earlier. ) Though bells maybe still ringing for those residents in bed already who feel their need further assistance. So while night staff are either in the kitchen washing up, setting tables for morning breakfast, other staff go to the laundry to pack the washing machine, then dryer and ironing. There is also cleaning/hoovering of the lounge and corridors. You still have to check on residents and there are even hourly checks in place throughout. Remember, files have to be written in too for each residents evening experience including fluids/meals. Even incidents like falls/ emergencies, paramedic visits etc. Also, with regards to staff there are people from different walks of life including native people of the country offcourse. True, one may find that some are lovely and some are very difficult to work with. I won't go into this much because I think one has to make their own decision on how to navigate this maybe by accepting how human nature can be, thinking of where people are coming from/environments and how people's behaviours are shaped by this including oneself. At the end of the day, yes you will learn alot.. It's lovely to care for others and people need the care. So do you! 🙏

[@faithstephen.]

You’ve given more information, thanks. Like I said earlier each home is different. Sometimes I go to a home and it’s not busy except for rounds and other homes too you can’t even sit down. So yeah… the work is not for everyone.

[@sheilan6959]

Thank you. You gave a realistic view. People will not go into detail as to how much work it is.

[@alicesidovi60]

Woow

[@nnaneduifeoma413]

This was an educating add-up, to strongly support the speakers' experience. I appreciate both the speaker and the supportive types of notes. It was greatly helpful and underlying. your typed-up was simple to scroll true. Thanks.

[@brendaayebazibwe5024]

Thank you very much, don't mind if you give me so of the links to apply on while in Africa,

[@johnnyFXT]

Thank you for this video. It helps to prepare one for what he/she is to expect and to decide if it is something you really want to do.

[@ariyoemmanueloludare1293]

Thanks so much for this piece. Great content, perfect delivery and from a beautiful heart. You have my subscription sis. Thanks.

[@faithstephen.]

Thank you😊☺️

[@estherc3075]

You are so humble, it's written all over you,no show off.Keep up the good work.

[@mydiasporajourney895]

i loved the pep talk, its very informative and your voice is soothing, you really fit the role.

[@CheeAhumibe]

Thanks Faith, you have really helped me with some much information.

[@akpuriarthur4469]

I love your soft spoken and you are also a teacher thank you for the concept of a care assistant

[@faithstephen.]

Thank you😁😁

[@bimboshadiya5163]

I love your videos,thank you for sharing all these informations.

[@picturepages]

You are Beautiful...and this is just a pure compliment...and thank you for sharing. this has given me a bit of a lift and what to expect. God bless you. cheers

[@faithstephen.]

Thank you

[@IsiomaNwadike]

i love your humility and simplicity

[@Jpt341]

Wow!Thanks for sharing your experience nothing good come easily

[@estherekong7693]

Thanks faith,I enjoy your experiences shared here.

[@thesammieshub]

Wow! Weldon.
This is very informative 🙌👏👏

[@ernestinaawuah1317]

Thank you so much. You have no idea how helpful your video is to me now.

[@ubanichijiokekenneth3121]

This is the best guide and advice ever, you were do sincere. ❤ Enjoy your lunch please.

[@estherdenis2664]

Thanks for the info. Keep it up dearie. My first time m just subscribed.

[@temitopeagbaosi]

The most understandable video have ever watch🥰

[@OluchiOgamba-ip4rq]

Thanks dear... quite Helpful
Love your natural hair

[@hanane.halgeria7832]

Very good video, thank you for sharing,, waiting for more videos

[@CHiGotsauce]

Video ended and didn't end? Lol
Was kinda long but informative still.👍🏾
Like how honest and real you came across in the vid. Good job

[@faithstephen.]

Thank you
I’ll try to end properly next time

[@kenosky9163]

Fantastic video

[@daniellove2569]

Beautiful soul with a pure heart. More grace to u faith. And thanks for sharing this knowledge. Watching from UAE,Dubai

[@faithstephen.]

Thank you😊

[@faithstephen.]

Good luck in your new role!

[@faithstephen.]

How’s the care work going Sarah?

[@faithstephen.]

@𝓢𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓱 thank you so much. I’m so happy you’ve found your passion and I wish you all the best!!! In case you need to talk more you can text me on Instagram at _faith_stephen

[@noneocha4730]

Thanks faith that as awesome. I kept watching like it should not finish like i need more😅 more grace. Like ur encouragement. U taught about it in a way that even a naive can understand. Thanks

[@divinefavour8942]

You're doing well 😊

[@benedictaiwuchukwu8449]

This was helpful, just moved to Aberdeen from Nigeria and currently searching for a care assistant job.

[@faithstephen.]

Have you found one yet?

[@benedictaiwuchukwu8449]

Non yet..

[@lovedoctorernestgoodboymov5432]

Very help full

[@nnaneduifeoma413]

Thank you so much.

[@ubamoduperuth8203]

Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

[@mthokozisimagutshwa727]

Great vedio Stephen 🙏🏽🙏🏽👏🏽

[@faithstephen.]

Thank you

[@oluwaseunolajide7320]

Thanks for sharing. Pls during the biometric, is their any interview to be conducted or questions?.
Thanks

[@ajokefelicia3717]

Am a first time viewer
I have been watching others utubèr
Giving link on

[@natashatracybwalya-zl2pg]

thank you watching from Zambia

[@chizobaizuchukwu979]

Hello, just came across your video and it’s quite enlightening as I’m also considering coming to the U.K. to work in a care home. I have a question though. How many residents are assigned to each care assistant to attend to their needs? Thanks

[@faithstephen.]

Like I said each home is different, you’re not assigned the resident permanently. It’s just a way of sharing the work equally between everyone

[@ajokefelicia3717]

I love this video

[@ajokefelicia3717]

U are cool and i love the way talk

[@sandrawanga2637]

Please how do you cope with work and school?I'm planning on applying for a BNSC and work too as a health care assistant

[@divinefavour8942]

This is helpful 😁

[@anthonianwabueze2240]

God bless you for sharing

[@faithstephen.]

Thank you too

[@susanchioma294]

Thanks alot dear.

[@delphiad2499]

Thanks for your effort, pls how can I go about getting a care assistant job in UK from Nigeria and what are d criteria

[@ambitiousbeauty1013]

I'm a CNA in the US. How do I go about working internationally in the UK as a nurse aide?

[@nnennaeze6575]

Well done, God is your strength.

[@faithstephen.]

Thank you🥹

[@ugosimbachiomaspace292]

Thanks dear
You're just the best bae

[@peterfaithmanda290]

Faith you are really a blessing God bless you for the educative info.kindly I need to speak to you privately,I'm from zambia and I'm doing health care assistant course want to come to UK, please please I need your help.

[@olafisankehinde981]

Thanks for your lecture ma. Please what is the difference between full time and permanent caregier?

[@faithstephen.]

That’s just the type of contract you have. So if you’re schooling and working it’s likely that you’re working part time😊

[@oluwaseunadeyemi9763]

If I’m newly employed to a home or agency, do they have any rules concerning when to get pregnant as a married woman or do I have to wait for a certain time before I do that?

[@faithstephen.]

Something like that should be in your contract but I don’t think they have any control over when you get pregnant. What you should ask about would be the maternity leave and you’re entitled to it as long as you’re a full time staff

[@mee.581]

Very good lady and nice informative content...am a student nurse too on my msc nursing wd love to meet u..

[@opeyemitheophilus]

I like the part you said “ don’t try to do over sabi” 😀

[@solomoncarpenter6523]

BREAKFAST in the morning LUNCH in the afternoon DINNER in the evening SUPPER is after dinner.

[@JRTRobbie]

Thanks for sharing! I'm still thinking about should I change my job healthcare assistant? I'm piano teacher is not stable income....if I restart my new job I need to pay big money to study healthcare care...im still scared......after if I'm successful I get new job....I know healthcare is physical job

[@user-tt2xe1ty1r]

All correct 💯

[@chyfitzandlife]

I had to go follow u on IG 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@tobemoye2028]

Hello! I really appreciate your content. Please can you school and work as a career?

[@mojisolaadeniji1369]

Thanks sis for your effort. My question is ; can someone get job offer from 2different agencies, so that if one does not have job for you, the other may do and by that one is covered

[@faithstephen.]

Sure you can.

[@chooseV]

This is my first time following you, and I loved it. I went through the comments and I saw ways to reach out to you. I will send you a mail, please do reply. Thank you.

[@faithstephen.]

Thank you❤️

[@williamberkeley805]

How can I advise a lady of 45-50 living in Kenya, she is very poor and is interested in coming to UK for 2 years as a care worker. Her normal work is housekeeping/cleaner as well as farming. I have suggested that she tries for auxiliary nursing in the local hospital to gain experience but there are so few jobs where she lives. I know this lady from when I was in Eldoret and she is a good Christian lady who is not afraid of work.

[@ajokefelicia3717]

Iniriallly i was receiving interview. But later i stop receiving it. And sometimes i see soŕry we are not recruiting outside u.k

[@danieladebayo9091]

I heard any one on duty has to bath them when they die, how true is that? That’s the most scary part for me

[@faithstephen.]

It’s not a part of your job description. I cannot do that and if I’m asked I’ll politely decline.

[@kehindeobasun896]

Well done sis you are really doing a good job and the way you keep saying you have to clean it , it not a big deal you are very hard working please how do I message you personally 🙏

[@HawaKamara-lv6rs]

Thank you darling

[@faithstephen.]

You’re welcome xx

[@PreciousAfricanStoryz]

Hi sis. I love your video . I'm a new subscriber. If one works as a health care asisitance can she school as a nurse too.

[@margretcookey1014]

How do I get an agency that will help me out? Pls help me with a genuine link

[@gananadesh9245]

Thanks for sharing.my question is ,as a health care assistant or senior health carer ,do you live in their homes or you live outside?

[@faithstephen.]

You live in your own house except it’s a live in position

[@ebunohaobiamaka5087]

Hi dear, thanks for the informative video. Does night shift pay more, pls

[@faithstephen.]

Yes

[@solesan8400]

agency is way better, I work in a care home in Manchester and trust me I am so frustrated I have sent in my resignation I am going in to agency now

[@faithstephen.]

Omo all of them na the same boat. It’s not easy but agency is better in a way. At least you can control your time.

[@evaojeyinka4671]

Thanks amillion

[@fadimufunso967]

On the average, how much can I make as a care assistant in a month working directly with care home as a worker not with agent?

[@faithstephen.]

Working in a care home, you’ll most likely be paid basic rate. So just multiply it with an average number of shifts per week(3) and you should have a rough estimate

[@elizabethkwakye4083]

Hello dear...kindly let me if you will be giving a pre training before starting your care job...?

[@faithstephen.]

Yes you will

[@adeyeraadeola5840]

Is there a certificate/experience required to work as a healthcare assistant job in uk? I just finished my course in healthcare assistant in dubai

[@phenomenalwoman212]

Yes check your local institutions.

[@margretcookey1014]

How can one get a genuine health care that will sincerely agree to accept and sponsor their Visa?

[@faithstephen.]

Yes

[@JessicaChiamaka-pg8vv]

That's good

[@Miidah1]

At the heavy weight champion part I died 😂😂😂

[@faithstephen.]

😅😅😅

[@akintolaadetoun313]

Thanks for this information, please I have a question,Do you have any medical experience prior to working as a caregiver assistant in the UK?

[@faithstephen.]

No I don’t

[@Kwekuiceberg]

Is there anyway to upgrade to an RN without IELTS

[@faithstephen.]

IELTS is a core aspect of applying for a nursing program or a job. With schools you can replace ielts with your waec but when it comes to getting a job directly, I think you have to take the ielts exam.

[@ajokefelicia3717]

U mention indeed which i have been appying for the past 9months now

[@kelieagbogidi4603]

Hi. Very informative. But I have a question. About working with an agency, is it them that’ll sponsor my visa as well? And if they do sponsor, can I work with another agency? If they sponsor, is it possible to quit? How do I apply to these agencies from Nigeria instead of applying to the care homes directly?

[@faithstephen.]

Most agencies don’t recruit from abroad. If you’re looking for a sponsor that means you’re looking for permanent contract

[@gbengaonita9838]

Is it possible to be working with two or more agencies?

[@faithstephen.]

Yes

[@ghanabaaremeyawabas3074]

Wow! you are very beautiful. No wonder they want to marry you😅
Very insightful.
You are very lovely and introvertly funny(In a nice way)
Thanks.

[@faithstephen.]

Thank you 😅

[@tata_mlk9115]

You are so beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@faithstephen.]

Thank you☺️☺️

[@georginasam7796TV]

Is it Desert?

[@stephengiftshadassah5035]

Please help me I want to go into school of health but don’t know the areas to go ,please help me thanks ☹️☹️

[@faithstephen.]

What do you want to do?

[@dianalove2014]

The word you’re looking for is Night Cap

[@gladysboakyeyiedom]

Are u still doing care job?

[@user-id6xd8xt8w]

Do they require a person to be experienced?

[@ifeomachukwuka1]

I just subcribed you are good
Please what certificate do one need to get a car assistance job please

[@evaojeyinka4671]

Please I need assistance in working with a care home I m Southampton but I m ready leave to anywhere i can get sponsorship

[@kehindeajani1484]

How can I get a link ?thanks for the info

[@pascalagu7928]

Please is the flight, Visa and accommodation going to be paid by the carehome hiring me?

[@faithstephen.]

You would have to discuss that with the care home hiring you.

[@erikas6429]

Care homes will never pay your flight.Accomodation might be provided but you will not like those...

[@lovelymlilo6706]

How long does it take for one to become a qualified nurse after being a healthcare assistant

[@faithstephen.]

When you are employed as a hca under the nhs professionals there is an opportunity to take a six months course which qualifies you to apply to the trainee nursing associate position. I think this takes about two years to complete as it’s a mixture of placements and university(one day a week). After this then you can then apply to be a nurse

[@jennyawua6670]

@@faithstephen. hi sister I'm medical laboratory technician, wat re my chances of getting this job with sponsorship? And which area do u think I can. Fix in?

[@favourumeh5372]

Hello.thanks for the information, please how do I use my waec result instead of writing IELTS.thanks

[@faithstephen.]

You can use your waec instead of ielts, just make sure the school will accept it. You came email them and ask the if they’ll accept the waec

[@favourumeh5372]

@@faithstephen. oh.I'm not going through school admission, I'm applying for health care worker visa.

[@faithstephen.]

I don’t know about using waec for jobs. Most jobs would require you to take ielts

[@ofurechukwunekwu6384]

@@favourumeh5372 even if the jobs don't ask for ielts( which I doubt), to apply for UK visa, you need ielts

[@joyakhuetietogun3448]

Thanks a lot for this video. I'm looking to start work as a night care assistant. Please how do you stay awake through the night?😄

[@joyakhuetietogun3448]

One more question, can you work for a care home and agency at the same time to earn more money?

[@faithstephen.]

It’s not easy to stay awake throughout the night honestly and there’s no trick to it. I normally sleep properly before going for a night shift. During the night you can drink lots of tea. For me after a while it started getting easier. Just take it easy when you start and with time you’ll be able to adjust.

[@faithstephen.]

Two jobs mean higher taxes…

[@joyakhuetietogun3448]

Okay, thank you so much. I appreciate you

[@olatubosundolapo2581]

Is there a way to contact you? I need to clear some doubts and clarify some things. Thank you

[@faithstephen.]

thenursefaith.netlify.app/
Copy this link to your browser and you should see ways to reach me.
You can also email me @
[e-mail]

[@danielmary1893]

@@faithstephen. hi nurse faith, thanks for all your efforts. How can I apply as a nurse for a career job in the UK. How to get the right agency and what to do to make them accept my application. I have tried applying to a lot of agency no reply

[@hassanubali5588]

My wife is a Registered Nurse with three years working experience here in India, she applied for the NHS work few months ago and has gotten the job, only to have been asked for some documents from her country of origin, that's Nigeria.
How can she get the work devoid of any Nigerian papers?

[@faithstephen.]

Can you send me an email, let’s discuss privately.

[@faithstephen.]

[e-mail]

[@hassanubali5588]

Ok, I will contact you.
Thanks!

[@treasureokeke4897]

@@faithstephen. pls dear faith can u send me the site u apply ,can I get ur WhatsApp number I need to ask u some questions becos am afriad if going to IELTS

[@siyamabegam765]

Helo sister how are you Thanks for sharing ur experience .sister i need some help can you plz tell me

[@adeolaonah525]

Good job,can a wasce holder apply for the job?and what IELTS exam will I write, thank you

[@malesikayombo545]

A job in the UK you book for IELTS UK VI GENERAL TRAINING and scholl you book for academics

[@ayomideifeoluwa3189]

Please did you travel through job or study?

[@faithstephen.]

I am a student

[@ugochukwuanthonyorji3970]

Hw do u feed???
Do u feed ursef or u eat from d home

[@faithstephen.]

I bring food from home

[@aakritibasnet4516]

I am also looking for care support worker in slough maidenhead Windsor area if anyone know then please help me

[@maizleosei504]

Are you provided with career advancement say midwifery

[@faithstephen.]

Career advancement ?