Home Care Assistant jobs in France

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Provide direct patient care and coordinate care-related activities using the nursing process. Focus on adult and geriatric populations.
• Diagnostic Testing: Perform Point-of-Care (POC) testing for HbA1C and Ketone levels, contributing to immediate and real-time diagnostic information.
• Testing Procedures: Conduct quick and efficient tests to assess HbA1C and Ketone levels, ensuring prompt evaluation and effective care.
• Care Coordination: Develop and implement care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, ensuring age-appropriate, patient-centered care.
• Critical Care Assessment: Perform continuous critical care assessments to identify physical and psychological needs of patients and families.
• Documentation & Records: Document all assessments, interventions, and relevant data according to hospital standards.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care and meet patient needs.
• Transfer Plans: Initiate and manage appropriate transfer plans based on patient requirements.
• Safety & Infection Control: Maintain a safe environment, adhere to infection control protocols, and ensure proper handling and administration of medications.
• Competency & Education: Maintain clinical competency and participate in ongoing educational activities, including completing mandatory certifications and unit-based Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives.

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (minimum 3 years full-time course duration) or equivalent qualification.
  • Registered Nurse license from countries such as Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, or Australia. UAE nationals may be exempt from experience requirements.
  • Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or other relevant certifications.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years of postgraduate experience in a Diabetic/Endocrine setting.
  • Knowledge and skills in patient assessment and providing age-appropriate care.
  • Experience with Point-of-Care testing for HbA1C and Ketone levels.
• Additional Skills:
  • Strong communication, coordination, and planning abilities.
  • Proficiency in performing critical care assessments and recognizing potential issues early.
  • Experience in providing education and support to patients and families.