Home Health Care Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare organization in Dorchester is looking for a Community Health Care Assistant to enhance the lives of patients by providing support in their own homes. You will be part of a dedicated team, striving to promote independence among adult patients while collaborating with nurses and therapists. Strong communication and decision-making skills are essential. This role can be full time or part time, with flexible hours and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Fantastic induction programme

Flexible family-friendly working patterns

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in health or social care setting.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload effectively.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to adult patients in their homes.
• Promote independence and improve quality of life.
• Monitor deteriorating patients with support from clinicians.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Ability to manage challenging situations

Ability to work autonomously

Education

NVQ care level 2/3

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

A renowned healthcare organization in Dorchester is looking for a Community Health Care Assistant to enhance the lives of patients by providing support in their own homes. You will be part of a dedicated team, striving to promote independence among adult patients while collaborating with nurses and therapists. Strong communication and decision-making skills are essential. This role can be full time or part time, with flexible hours and opportunities for professional development.