Compassionate Community Health Assistant — Home Care

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking a Community Healthcare Assistant to deliver high-quality care to patients in their homes and community settings. You will perform basic clinical tasks, support care planning and work within an integrated team to promote independence and quality of life.

The role requires compassionate communication, reliability and the ability to adapt to diverse patient needs across clinics and home environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting or caring role.
• Caring, compassionate and patient-centred approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible and capable of prioritising within a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of health care to patients in their homes, care homes, clinics and travelling community.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care packages.
• Record patient information accurately; use SystmOne daily.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and carers to provide integrated care.
• Support basic observations and clinical tasks as directed by a qualified practitioner.
• Ensure safety, infection control and appropriate use of equipment.

Skills

Blood pressure

Oxygen saturation

Blood glucose monitoring

Venepuncture

Wound care

Pressure ulcer risk assessment

Communication

Teamworking

SystmOne

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking a Community Healthcare Assistant to deliver high-quality care to patients in their homes and community settings. You will perform basic clinical tasks, support care planning and work within an integrated team to promote independence and quality of life.

The role requires compassionate communication, reliability and the ability to adapt to diverse patient needs across clinics and home environments.