Health Care Assistant

City Health Care Partnership CIC; Dunswell; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

City Health Care Partnership CIC is hiring care workers to support patients at home across Hull and East Riding. You'll follow individual care plans, assist with daily living tasks, monitor health indicators, and record information accurately.

You will travel between patients and collaborate with carers and healthcare professionals. Shift patterns include 8am-2pm, 8am-4pm, 2pm-10pm and 4pm-10pm; a Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent experience is required, with induction

Qualifications

• A Level 2 qualification in Adult Health and Social Care, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting people in a healthcare, homecare or care home setting.
• Willingness to complete the Care Certificate during induction if not already achieved.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with care activities in line with their individual care plans
• Carry out agreed clinical tasks, such as observations, blood pressure monitoring and specimen collection following training and competency assessment
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals
• Record patient information accurately on electronic systems and support basic administrative tasks
• Help maintain a safe, organised environment, including preparing equipment and managing stock levels
• Support patients at home with personal care, meals, medicine administration, therapy goals and end-of-life care.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Level 2 in Adult Health and Social Care

Job description

Working with patients in their own homes, you'll provide practical care and support that helps them maintain wellbeing and independence. You'll work closely with patients, carers and healthcare colleagues to deliver individual care plans safely and respectfully. You'll have responsibility for a range of health and social care tasks, while knowing when to seek advice or report changes in a patient's condition. Shift Patterns are 8am-2pm, 8am-4pm, 2pm-10pm, 4pm-10pm. Candidates will need to be able to work these shift patterns and should expect to travel across Hull and East Riding. Supporting patients in their own home with personal care, meal preparation, administration of medicines, supporting people achieve therapy and rehab goals and end of life care. What you'll do:

• Support patients with care activities in line with their individual care plans
• Carry out agreed clinical tasks, such as observations, blood pressure monitoring and specimen collection following training and competency assessment
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals
• Record patient information accurately on electronic systems and support basic administrative tasks
• Help maintain a safe, organised environment, including preparing equipment and managing stock levels
• A Level 2 qualification in Adult Health and Social Care, or equivalent experience
• Experience supporting people in a healthcare, homecare or care home setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a caring and respectful approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to complete the Care Certificate during induction if not already achieved

We value people from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We welcome applications from diverse communities and support individuals to thrive and develop in their careers.

At CHCP, we're passionate about people, we recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected, and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine. Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders, and their thoughts and opinions are always heard; at CHCP you have a real voice. Compassion is at the heart of our business; our colleagues work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.