Health Care Assistant

Job summary

This role helps patients regain confidence and independence by providing safe, respectful and person-centered care. You'll work alongside registered nurses and other healthcare assistants, following individual care plans and supporting what matters most to each patient

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore City Health Care Partnership would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

• Support patients with care and procedures set out in their individual care plans
• Carry out observations and clinical tasks within your competence, such as blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring
• Record patient information accurately and raise concerns with registered healthcare professionals
• Prepare clinical rooms and equipment and help maintain appropriate stock levels
• Communicate sensitively with patients, carers and colleagues, including when people may be distressed

• A Level 2 qualification, or equivalent experience, in Adult Health and Social Care
• Recent experience supporting patients in healthcare, homecare or a care home
• A Care Certificate, or willingness to complete this during induction
• Good communication, teamwork and workload organisation skills
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? 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; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. 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.

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