Health Care Support Worker

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to drive to patients' homes and support registered nurses in providing care. The role involves personal care, equipment organization, and long periods of driving. Candidates should have a background in healthcare, good communication skills, and the capability to work both independently and as part of a team. This position offers an opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives throughout the county.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive to patients' homes to provide care.
• Assist registered nurse in patient support.
• Handle equipment and supplies for care.

Job description

The main duties of the role include driving, route planning, organisation of equipment /supplies and being chaperone to the registered nurse.

The healthcare assistant will work alongside the registered nurse to provide support for patients as directed, along with manual handling tasks and personal care.

The role requires long periods of driving, to deliver care to patients in their own homes, throughout the county.

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.