Health Care Assistant

Reed; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in Cambridge is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support nursing staff and provide excellent patient care. The ideal candidate will have experience in a service environment and an NVQ in Health and Social Care. Responsibilities include assisting in patient care and maintaining confidentiality. This position is crucial in ensuring the highest standards of care within the clinic.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a service environment beneficial.
• Responsible and caring personality required.
• High degree of confidentiality essential.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in all clinic areas.
• Provide excellent patient care.
• Achieve the clinic's objectives.
• Understand and perform tasks with confidence.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Effective communication

Calm and flexible approach

Methodical and accurate work

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ1 or above in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Health Care Assistant

To assist in the provision of the best possible care for all those who attend Bourn Hall Clinics in accordance with the philosophy of the Bourn Hall Clinic Group.

Responsibilities

• To provide support and assistance to the nursing staff in all areas of the Bourn Hall Clinic Nursing Function.
• To support the Nursing Function in providing excellent patient care to all who attend the clinic.
• To support the Nursing Function in achieving the appropriate clinic objectives.
• To develop an in depth understanding of the tasks expected within the role and to be able to perform them with confidence, willingness and accuracy without supervision.
• To assist in ensuring the highest standard of care is given to all patients in their care, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• To undergo and actively participate in personal performance appraisals and competency reviews in accordance with the clinic’s policy.

Education/Professional Experience

• Previous experience within a service environment would be beneficial.
• NVQ1 or above in Health and Social Care an advantage.
• Responsible, caring personality.
• High degree of confidentiality.
• Willlingness to learn new skills.

Languages

Excellent command of both written and spoken English

Skills & Competencies

• The ability to work as an effective part of a multidisciplinary team and communicate well at all levels.
• Have a calm and flexible approach.
• Able to work methodically and accurately to published procedures.
• Good basic IT skills.