Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic community Healthcare Assistant to join our Integrated Community Team based in Hoddesdon Health Centre providing excellent patient care to people in their own home. Some past experience in the caring profession is essential with NVQ 3 being desirable.
Responsibilities
* To work within a team that provides an assessment and care service to patients with nursing/ health needs.
* To visit patients in their own homes and provide appropriate care and support as defined in the Care Plan. This will include aspects of personal care, hygiene, uncomplicated nursing procedures, exercise, activity and treatment programmes prescribed by therapists. The aim is to rehabilitate and maximise the patient's potential and where appropriate to support the carer.
* To support and enable patients in a range of activities to promote independent living and monitor their well-being.
* To undertake administration and clerical tasks that are associated with the care process including record keeping and use of computer.
Team and Training
The Band 3 Healthcare Assistant post will form part of a Community Team of nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and rehabilitation assistants, delivering patient care in patients' homes. Full training for specific procedures will be given.
Working Pattern
The service is provided from 8am to 10pm seven days a week; therefore working some shifts at weekends, bank holidays and covering till 10pm at night are a requirement of the job. This position is for a full time post.
Salary and Benefits
In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,192 per annum (pro rata where applicable).
You must hold a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
This vacancy does NOT meet the salary threshold for sponsorship.
Working for Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust
A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You\'ll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities. Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and ages.
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