Things I learnt as a care assistant that helped me in nursing UK

[@Forlocsake]

I'm a care assistant too and it is true that the 6c's are everything in this role. I've become emotional watching your video. I share the same passion for my job, I'm in a care home now but I was doing home care before. So rewarding. I love my elderly people. If I ever become a nurse I'd love to continue working with them.

[@anumolm5229]

hai sis can you help me for serching senior care assistance job in uk

[@heidrunm1948]

This video is so so helpful, I have an interview for a care assistant in 45 minutes. I have watched so many videos on KZbin but this video has been the most helpful!

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Omg good luck!! How did it go?! Xx

[@sharmawadey4212]

Yes how did it go? What questions was asked

[@katycain4715]

I have a interview tomorrow for a care home, I am wanting to get into nursing but my grades aren’t the best I really hope this helps me get into nursing. This has made me feel more confident knowing this helped you into nursing, I’m feeling nervous for my interview tomorrow fingers crossed 🤞🏽 thank you for this video! ♥️

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Morning!! Aw amazing news!! Well done and a huge good luck 🙌🏻❤️

[@ManpreetKaur-iq5ep]

did you pass the interview

[@naimaabubakar4596]

I’m the same 🙈

[@tajlalamorocco2299]

can you send to me the questions please

[@ahteshamraja9705]

Hi Claire, it is great to watch your video. Amazing video with lots of experiences shared in an engaging way. I feel I have collected lots of positive energy. Thank you regards, Ali

[@gertrudedike2878]

Thank you for good explanation of the 6C's.

[@sundaysegunmoses5721]

You are good in your expression. God bless your intellectual capacity. I just start care support job last week.

[@frantiseksaleh]

Dear Clair what a lovely honest and professional speech. I was a carer in the UK also CSW2 now living and working in Italy in a care home . Working to do my OSS training in Italy. Like you I have felt in love with my job, and I am working on my dream job to be a qualified nurse. Thank you very much indeed for your clip. All the very best in the future.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Thank you ☺️ I hope you’re are doing good over there too :)

[@OnlyTonyLovesYou]

Thank you for all the advice! I’m starting my Health Care Aide program in January and I hope to work for a year or two and upgrade to a Licensed Practical Nurse! So nice for you to show appreciation to all levels of the nursing staff.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Morning! Aw that’s amazing! Well done 🙌🏻 good luck with everyone 🥰 x

[@belikecarrie]

I'm studying to be a healthcare assistant Claire and this video has helped me so much thanks for making this video it has giving me a lot of insight 😊

[@FollowingAmanda]

I love this video because I’m applying for the next Health Care Assistant course in my local area. It’s a Pre-Nursing course. I’m looking forward to it. All of a sudden at 38 I’ve decided to do this. I have a degree in Business Tourism which I’ve never used and since college I’ve worked on several places, neither related to my degree. I thought I was set in a career for life when I got a job in media but I used to spend 6 hours a day in the car getting to and from work so I had to give that up after 11 years. I took some time out to have a family and I’m working again in a shop but I’m really hoping to get in the next course that becomes available.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Morning! Aw that’s amazing :) well done for going for it! I had so many students in my year who were mature students too ☺️ and I was 36 when I qualified so it’s definitely possible 🥰 That’s a shame about your media role :( 6 hours! Blimey! I thought almost 2 hrs travelling was bad haha. Bless you. I really hope you get this course! Fingers crossed for you and a massive good luck!! ☺️🤩 xx

[@cjmoonlightvlogs3633]

Where did u do your course how to apply please help

[@shemo995]

Came back to say thanks Clarie. 6 months ago I started searching and getting to know about care job. This video of u was so inspiring for me, and I got sure, yes I want this job. 🥰 I'm a care assistant now and I do love it …

[@ClaireCarmichael]

YAY!!! Amazing news!!! Well done!!

[@kezzersmusic]

I have recently just started my role as a care assistant after 15 years in retail. This is my 3rd week and so far I have only been shadowing due to COVID so I haven’t been able to attend any training so your videos have helped me especially when I have felt doubt and worry! Thankyou so much xxx

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Morning! Aw bless you. There’s loads of stuff being put on e-learning for healthcare now! Maybe have a look on there :) I know a lot of our mandatory training was moved over there. Also the QNI website is a great resource : www.qni.org.uk

[@jassdeepbeer1719]

Which course do we need to do for this job. I have applied but not selected

[@ClaireCarmichael]

@@jassdeepbeer1719 you don’t need a course to be a care assistant. Maybe call the home you applied to and ask for feedback? ☺️ see what they say x

[@ricardadomingos6277]

I like your approach to become a great caregiver. It helped me to overcome my fears such as seeing blood, dead body etc.. and also, to give them the best last years of their life on earth. A hella thank you for helping me seeing the beautiful side of caring for others 😊

[@COLDCR7EDITZ]

I have just been offered my dream job as a HCA at the hospital. I cant wait to start my career in nursing. I was looking for training videos on KZbin for when i start and this has really helped me ☺️ thank you!! Xx

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Whoooop!!! Well done Lauren!! This is fantastic news 👏🏻🥳 go you!! I hope you love it. If you need anything, just give me a shout :) xx

[@mihixoxostr]

This is a great video, thank you for sharing this. I am an appreciate in care and I want to go into nursing when I finish my course, it's a never ending learning experience and it's great xx

[@rebeccajohnson3131]

I'm studying health and social sciences, This is brilliant and loads of tips for my course thank you.

[@anneshogo]

You are such an amazing soul Claire. Much love from 'Kenya'

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Aw thank you! All the way from Kenya! Lovely 🥰❤️

[@sanjoymukherjee1911]

Very_informatic_vlog thank_u_very_much take_care god_bless💗💗🙏

[@vielkabeitia2213]

Thank you for this educational video ... I will start this new adventure next week and I am very happy to have been lucky enough to have found this video, It would be very good if we apply these 6C's in everything we do in this way the world would be more wonderful .

[@louisevictoria_]

Great video! Ive done HCA role for about 6 years now, community care, home care and now I'm going into the NHS to hopefully further my skills and hopefully I can do a fast track nursing degree. I loved that you included the 6'c of care, its sad that a lot of people heading into care do not share these core competencies which are vital when heading into care, especially when you mentioned about phoning in sick and being late affects the home, 100% valid and is one of my pet peeves in care. If you don't care then its not the job for you is what I say. Great video x

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Morning! :) Aw that’s amazing!! I hope you can fast track too! You should be able to with that experience 💙 xx

[@TaneNorton-u8v]

Thank you for this Clair. I'm actually down for the Heathcare Assistant Programme in the city I live in. Never ever done anything like this before as my background is security - of where I have worked for approximately 20 years. In saying this though I was recently asked in a job interview what my weakness was (as employers mostly ask what your strengths are, right?) I didn't have to think about it and probably blurted it out too fast but I said - ''Compassion''. When I went home and thought about what I had said I started to join the dots. When I moved into this area 10 years ago I was actively picking up the elderly from the bus stops, and taking them to the rest homes where their spouses were. If I'm being completely honest with myself - most of my friends / mates are of a mature age as opposed to people my own age. To me the elderly have so much rich history to offer. What was it like during WW2 and how did your family cope when they had to eat dripping instead of butter on their bread, stories like this and many more. I have always had a strong sense of protection for people but this knows no bounds when I see they are helpless, harmless, vunerable and in need of a friend. I will do what I can and if this position will allow me to do that, and with the guidance of my tutors (hopefully they will have patience with me) I will try to be that person that has that empathy and aroha that the position requires.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

It sounds like you have it already and don't even know it ❤️ You have emotional intelligence because you recognise your weakness and want to improve. If they ask about weakness again, always back it up with 'this is how Ianage my weakness' so they know that you recognise it, but what you're doing about it too. Because we aren't perfect, we all have weaknesses. But it's important to recognise them and improve :) x

[@tejkumarithapa9068]

I have an interview for care assistant next monday. This video is really helpful ❤️❤️

[@januarymore2325]

I am going to start my new work as a care assistant very soon ,i don’t have previous experience but watching your video it really gave me courage and of course gained lots of knowledge.Thankyou so much ! I will do my best ...

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Whoop!! Well done! Go be amazing ❤️

[@januarymore2325]

@@ClaireCarmichael thanks ❤️

[@yadwinderkaur9349]

Thanks for sharing this lovely video , I am going to have my HCA interview tomorrow k hope this will help me in the future .

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Good luck for your interview! You’ve got this 💙🙌🏻 x

[@lunahvibes3450]

This video is really helpful, thankyou Claire 😇🙏😊 it gave me more confident and encouragement to go for nursing .. looking forward it.. thankyou

[@irenemuthui7249]

Thank you so much. 😊

[@jakeyplayz989]

This is so helpful. I’m starting a care assistant job in the next few weeks and this is such a supportive video and to be able to prepare me.

[@EP-cm8ch]

Been working as hca since 2008. I wanted to do nursing since I started working in hospital in 2010. Now I’m a student nurse. My dreams came true! I’m so happy I know what I want to do in my life. Can’t wait to finish and start my journey as a nurse ❤️

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Aw that’s amazing!! Well done !! Good luck to you 😭 x

[@EP-cm8ch]

@@ClaireCarmichael Studying hard and in the meantime watching your channel Claire👍 very informative❤️🌺

[@nickyb1578]

Thank you so much for this video I too was a chef in the catering industry and now want to become a carer assistant you truly are an inspiration ❤️

[@noemitatar4140]

I do not afraid of death at all. I saw my grandmother when she was dead and it was lovely. It was very exciting 🥰

[@demifoster9593]

Watching this 1 hour before my interview, thank you for this it’s a huge help

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Oooh good luck! How did it go?! X

[@demifoster9593]

@@ClaireCarmichael thank you I got the job😁x

[@ClaireCarmichael]

@@demifoster9593 yay congratulations!! 🥳🥳

[@shazenmaire]

I have a Care Assistant interview tomorrow and I’m bricking it hahaha, but this helped out a lot thanks!

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Whoop!! Good luck!!! X

[@shazenmaire]

@@ClaireCarmichael thank you! I got the job! They hired me on the spot and they told me they never done that before! Your vid helped so much thank you! I hope I learn a lot here like you did to prepare for nursing. 😁 have a nice day!

[@ClaireCarmichael]

@@shazenmaire omg that’s amazing!!!!! WELL DONE!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻🥳🥳🥳🥳 whooop!!! Aw I really hope so too! Xx

[@shazenmaire]

@@ClaireCarmichael thanks Claire! Hahaha I’m so excited!

[@afghanbeauts246]

@@shazenmaire hi girl, give us some info on what you did and how it went thanks a lot

[@simomoon]

You are such a beautiful passionate being! Thanks for this inspiring and teaching video... I will start this amazing new adventure next month and I am so happy, you really have me the idea 🙏🏻☀️🌈💐🥰

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Aw thank you!! That’s great news. Congratulations 👏🏻🥳🌻

[@simomoon]

@@ClaireCarmichael thanks Claire! Wow it’s the first time I get a reply from a KZbin Hero! 🙏🏻 😊🌈 I would love to keep in touch with you once I start 🌷

[@ClaireCarmichael]

@@simomoon aw you’re far too kind to me ☺️ I hope you’re doing ok? Yes definitely keep in touch and let me know how you’re doing ☺️🌈💗🌻 x

[@magdalenazacharska2165]

Thank you for this video, tomorrow I'm going to an interview, fingers crossed!

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Oh yay!!!! Good luck!! You’ve got this x

[@Gavin6671]

Hi Claire, I’ve been in hospitality all my life and currently a GM In a large hotel. I am leaving the industry for good in 3 weeks to start as a community care assistant. Great video really helpful. Thank you

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Hey! Aw amazing! Well done 🥰 I loved my time as a care assistant so much. I hope you love it too x

[@user-pt1vd5pk1y]

Nice information ☺️

[@katielouise6828]

You're amazing

[@damarisabdullahi601]

Thank you so much

[@skyblack1706]

I have an interview soon, thank you this was a really great video!! :)

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Aw good luck!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@PhoenixSuki]

So glad you made this video Claire. I’ve got an interview in a care home next week so this video is perfect for me to watch right now. Hoping to gain experience with adults so I can 100% decide which area of nursing I want to go into in a few years time.

[@146shell]

Loved this vlog Claire. Every word you say is so true. That was the hardest thing I had to do was last offices. As a team leader I had to call family, Drs and undertaker and it was hard. The first time was horrible because of the nurse that was on that day. He was so horrible, it was my first time and when I got out the room I had tears in my eyes and he told me to stop been so emotional.. I wasn’t even full crying just experienced my first deaf for goodness sake!

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Shell Pullar Oh gosh that’s awful of them to say that! :( sorry you had that experience. 💔 x

[@lilyel1862]

Thank you

[@monteloflora4740]

Yes teach us

[@claudiuaicoboae490]

I used to work in Uk for 5 years as a care assistant and now I’ve started my nursing degree in Romania. I’m planning to move back to UK once I graduate. Do you have any advices or tips on how to apply for NHS?

[@lovedoctorernestgoodboymov5432]

Absolutely correct

[@martawalker7104]

Thanks for the amazing and informative video. Could you tell me, is there an opportunity to develop in the HCA role please? Or I must have a certain degree and years spent at a University to apply for Band 3 job? Another question would be about shift. Do you think is that possible to start work from 8:30 or 9am plus eight hours on five days a week as a Health Care Assistant in a Hospital? Your answer would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Hi Marta, no you don’t need any extra qualifications like university to become a band 3 :) they can train you on the job for this. You might be asked to do an NVQ level 3 health and social care or equivalent to this though. But they would fund this and train you if you had that job. I’m not sure about hours, it’s down to the managers - sorry x

[@bhavikapatel1818]

Im working in nursing home over five years as a care assistant im not that confident and expressive my self .i have interview end of the month at nhs but completely blind what kind of questions they ask should i able to give ans .

[@jordanpaige7329]

Hi love! I have a random q.... I'm currently studying Psychology at the University of Liverpool. Hoping to eventually become a clincal psyc. I wondered if you know of any psycs in your workplace who took a job such as a healthcare assistant after graduation? We must do atleast one year in a clinical based profession. Whilst and AP (assistant psyc) would be the best one, it's HIGHLY competitive. Support worker/healthcare assistant/wellbeing practioner seem to be the next 'alternatives' to gain relevant clinical experiance.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Hey! I don’t see why not? Have you tried sexual health services and SARC? They would be great places to get experience too :)

[@jordanpaige7329]

@@ClaireCarmichael I will look into it, thank you! We have to do one year before we can apply for the PhD. So I'm just trying to figure out which one would give me the best experience with patients. I like how much one to one and care with patients a HCA seems to have. Thank you for your reply!

[@devipuspitasari7708]

Hallo, thanks for your video,,l love it.. I have training on Tuesday,, please give me luck.☺️🙏

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Fantastic!! Good luck! 👏🏻🤩🥳

[@devipuspitasari7708]

thank you, this is my first experience applying for a job in the uk,,I'm happy because after the interview they called me for a test swab,and the result is negative..Tuesday I will do training. i am so excited and nervous too,this is the job i want😊

[@ClaireCarmichael]

@@devipuspitasari7708 aw how exciting!!! 🥰 good luck to you. I’m sure you will do amazing! :)

[@brianjamescarroll6119]

if i wanted to get into nursing in the UK how would i go about it , ? I have 12years experience as an agency HCA, and have worked in lines for theatre A&E Endoscopy , long term etc..but i am living in ireland and we only get one oppurinity during the year to try and get admitted and the percentage to get admitted is really low for mature students any help would be great thanks

[@ClaireCarmichael]

You have to apply to university in UK if you want to do your nursing. You will need a nursing degree, which the standard one is 3 years long and you will have to fund this yourself. You can also try and find an employer to sponsor you to work here in the uk as a healthcare assistant / trainee nursing apprenticeship as well. There are many different routes to look at. So have a search and find what’s best for you :)

[@brianjamescarroll6119]

@@ClaireCarmichael is it possible to get a loan for this ? Or have you come across this? Congrats on the wedding btw

[@ClaireCarmichael]

@@brianjamescarroll6119 I think only UK citizens can get the loan? But if you were sponsored by an employer they might pay for it for you :) Thank you so much 💜

[@petertownley7296]

started in care 7 years ago worked every weekend for 7 years worked threw covid 19 have weakened immune system dont drink smoke parents aunt died in hgv smash at 18 pregnant women lived my son is transgender sister flipped car with neice & been on 2 crash sites 1st on scene tried to be a doctor but my age is against myself so now i am applying for nurse degree learned so much from care work longterm also pallative care last ops

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Oh wow! What a lot. I hope you’re doing ok 💙

[@carolinemendoza5705]

Hi! I moved in the UK 7 months ago from Italy because I want to pursue a career in the NHS. I don't have any experience in the healthcare but I really want to be one of them, I've been applying for a lot of vacancy... seriously like 30 vacancies?... i've got also an interview but I failed the interview as a bank hca and got another one as a nursery assistant but didn't go well too... so i'm a bit discouraged right now as I don't know how can I start this career I've been dreaming for almost 10 years, I'm 24 now, I know I'm young but I'm a bit lost also with what path I have to take. do you have any tips?

[@ClaireCarmichael]

I would call / email the places you had interviews with and ask for feedback on your interview. They can give you some good advice on where to improve ☺️ but keep going and keep trying! You will get there x

[@jonnalou9637]

I have been a carer for a year and now i just applied for a team leader and nvq 2 for health and social care. I just want to ask what should i be expecting for my nvq?

[@ClaireCarmichael]

I think it’s probably all changed now to be honest. I did mine back in 2008! Haha! But we had a portfolio we had to fill out with different bits like care, quality, equality, diverts, respect, dignity, personal care and hygiene etc. We just had to write in each section the evidence that we have done it and give examples of what we’ve done with our patients. Then someone signs it off for you :)

[@jonnalou9637]

@@ClaireCarmichael thank you for your video and your reply. ❤️

[@charmainecoote5659]

hi l take care of the elderly and I would love to get a job as a care assurance in UK can anyone help me please

[@user-pt1vd5pk1y]

My health care assistant interview 10 th October 2022

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Whoop!!! Good luck!

[@elma6505]

Hi, I have a care assistant interview nextweek I'm quite nervous, but watching this video, I'm a little bit confident..., good luck me.. Give me some tips please. Happy new year

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Aw you’ll be great!! Good luck for it. I did a vlog somewhere about care jobs / interviews that should help you 🥰 fingers and toes crossed for you! Xx happy new year!

[@elma6505]

@@ClaireCarmichael thank you very much

[@mercedes-benzbentleyranger1070]

I want to be a nurse but I'm nearly 50, is that too old? I already have a degree in a different discipline though.

[@ClaireCarmichael]

That’s never too old. We had loads of people over 50 in my year at university and they did amazing :) go for it and be happy! X

[@ra567]

Do you have to clean poops?

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Absolutely! I would never leave a patient sitting in their own faeces, when they can’t help themselves. X

[@ra567]

@@ClaireCarmichael Thank you! But you are nurse now. What is the difference between nurse and carer?

[@ClaireCarmichael]

@@ra567 as a nurse you have more knowledge on the human body and how to treat conditions, how to prevent deterioration etc. I can also do more clinical skills out there

[@evi1pau1]

Yes. First week on my own, and thats exactly what I had to do when an elderly gentleman went in his pads on his way to the toilet... I thought Id be repulsed by this part of the job, but you get on and deal with it, and help the patient/customer.

[@safeerahamed9684]

Hi i am a hospitality professional but now i want change my job as caregiver. Would you recommend online course from UK. I truly value your advice.🙂

[@ClaireCarmichael]

There’s many different courses now for health and social care :) Some people do this online with different companies. Just make sure the company you pick online is an accredited company and an official qualification 💙

[@safeerahamed9684]

Thank you for your immediate response.💙🙏🏼

[@beniam1008]

OMG... you are just a genius... absolutely succinct and clear. Pls You single ma'am?

[@cjmoonlightvlogs3633]

Where did u do ur health care assistance course

[@ClaireCarmichael]

I worked in Cheltenham originally so did my NVQ level 2&3 health and social care with learn direct and then Cirencester college for NVQ 3 ❤️

[@cjmoonlightvlogs3633]

@@ClaireCarmichael ty for ur reply much appreciated

[@mathew8879]

How I get care assistant job in UK?

[@ootesh1]

Hello Claire!! I would like to communicate with you by video call! I am from mauritius! I am a nurse aspiring to join the NHS!!

[@rachealaryeetey4233]

Claire I am a care assistant and I need ur help urgently pls

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Are you ok? X

[@AleksanderP]

Why I was crying listening to you?

[@ClaireCarmichael]

I don’t know 🙈 are you ok?!

[@AleksanderP]

@@ClaireCarmichael Yeah, but every your vlog brings back memories, not always happy ones, I feel stronger, with your advice.

[@amakatopaz3305]

Were you at any point as a HCA or student treated badly by a fellow colleague or senior colleague, if yes, how did you handle it and how did it make you feel

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Hi! As a student, there was one person who used to speak to me badly. So I killed them with kindness and carried on 🤷🏻‍♀️ I did also report it but not much got done about it and I wasn’t confident enough at the time to do more about it. I also witnessed a HCA abuse a patient once! They never did it again! I reported it, and other people came forward too and they were sacked ❤️ xx

[@AMANDEEPSINGH-kv9qy]

Can man work as a care assiatant

[@ClaireCarmichael]

Of course ☺️ I have friends who are men and working as a care assistant :)

[@AMANDEEPSINGH-kv9qy]

@@ClaireCarmichael what are the qualification for this job required?

[@evi1pau1]

@@AMANDEEPSINGH-kv9qy I just started with no prior experience, but will be gaining a “Care Certificate” qualification as part of my induction / on the job training, classroom and e-learning provided by my employer.

[@bridgetparsons2781]

Thank you