Health Care Assistant

City Health Care Partnership CIC; Willerby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

City Health Care Partnership CIC in Willerby, England, is seeking a compassionate healthcare assistant to support patients through health checks and clinical care activities within a nursing team. You will help deliver high-quality care and a positive patient experience.

You will carry out health checks, observations, wound care, venipuncture and ECGs, support patients and carers, maintain documentation, and assist with the smooth running of clinics.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent experience.
• Care Certificate or willingness to achieve during induction.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting and managing your own workload.

Responsibilities

• Carry out health checks, observations and clinical procedures such as blood pressure monitoring, wound care, venipuncture and ECGs.
• Support patients and carers with advice and information.
• Record patient information accurately using electronic systems and maintain high standards of documentation.
• Prepare clinical rooms and equipment, maintain stock levels and support the safe running of clinics.
• Work with colleagues across the wider healthcare team to deliver coordinated care.
• Ensure safe running of clinics.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

You'll support patients through a range of health checks and clinical care activities, helping them stay well and access the support they need. Working as part of a skilled and supportive nursing team, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality care and a positive patient experience. This role involves both direct patient care and supporting the smooth running of clinical services. You will work closely with registered healthcare professionals, patients, carers and partner agencies, contributing to safe, effective and person-centred care.,

What you'll do:

• Carry out health checks, observations and clinical procedures such as blood pressure monitoring, wound care, vene puncture and ECGs within agreed competencies
• Support patients and carers with advice and information, helping them understand their care and treatment
• Record patient information accurately using electronic systems and maintain high standards of documentation
• Prepare clinical rooms and equipment, maintain stock levels and support the safe running of clinics
• Work with colleagues across the wider healthcare team to deliver coordinated care
  Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, or equivalent experience, and a Care Certificate or willingness to achieve this during induction
• Experience working in a healthcare setting and managing your own workload
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a caring and respectful approach
• Basic IT skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, respect and dignity.

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 healthcareto 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.