Compassionate Home Health Assistant - Community Care

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust; Downham Market; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is looking for a Community Healthcare Assistant to deliver patient-centred care across patients homes, clinics, and community settings. The role involves assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating care with a flexible, team-based approach.

You will perform basic observations, wound care, venepuncture and support insulin administration, while maintaining records and working to the service’s competency framework.

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent knowledge and experience demonstrated in application.
• NVQ 3 Health and Social Care
• Experience in healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivery of care packages for patients, including long-term conditions and rehabilitation needs.
• Work with the integrated team to facilitate early hospital discharge.
• Prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
• Collaborate with other health and care professionals to provide a seamless service.
• Apply basic treatment techniques under supervision and document visits.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Highly motivated

High standards of care

Tact & diplomacy

Empathy & sensitivity

Initiative

Observation & reporting

Stress management

Team player

Flexibility

Communication barriers

Basic IT skills

Physical ability

Technology awareness

Education

NVQ 2 Health and Social Care

NVQ 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is looking for a Community Healthcare Assistant to deliver patient-centred care across patients homes, clinics, and community settings. The role involves assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating care with a flexible, team-based approach.

You will perform basic observations, wound care, venepuncture and support insulin administration, while maintaining records and working to the service’s competency framework.