Compassionate Care Assistant

City Health Care Partnership CIC; Hull Bridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City Health Care Partnership CIC is seeking a healthcare assistant to support patients with personalised care plans and assist registered nurses. You will perform clinical tasks such as blood pressure and glucose checks, maintain clinical rooms and stock, and communicate compassionately with patients and carers.

Candidates should have a Level 2 qualification in Adult Health and Social Care or equivalent, a Care Certificate, and recent healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Adult Health and Social Care is required.
• Hold Care Certificate or willingness to complete within induction period.
• Recent experience working with patients in healthcare, homecare or care home settings.
• Knowledge of working in a health care environment.
• Good IT skills are desirable.
• Experience prioritising own workload and working flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with care plans and procedures.
• Carry out observations and clinical tasks within your competence (blood pressure, blood glucose).
• Record patient information accurately and raise concerns with healthcare professionals.
• Prepare clinical rooms and equipment and maintain stock levels.
• Communicate sensitively with patients, carers and colleagues, including during distress.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Workload management

Education

Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Adult Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

City Health Care Partnership CIC is seeking a healthcare assistant to support patients with personalised care plans and assist registered nurses. You will perform clinical tasks such as blood pressure and glucose checks, maintain clinical rooms and stock, and communicate compassionately with patients and carers.

Candidates should have a Level 2 qualification in Adult Health and Social Care or equivalent, a Care Certificate, and recent healthcare experience.