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Your profession: Healthcare assistant (m/f)

Professional activities

Healthcare assistants support qualified nursing staff with patient treatment and care. They assist with the provision of treatments and ensure cleanliness and hygiene on the ward.

Fields of work

Possible places or areas of employment for healthcare assistants include the following.

  • Hospitals, clinics, specialist medical practices and health centres
  • Residential and care homes for the elderly
  • Residential homes for people with disabilities
  • Institutions providing short-term care
  • Visiting social services
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The professional profiles are based on information from berufenet at the Federal Employment Agency and BIBB (Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training).