Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Complex care female Healthcare Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in supporting patients in care homes and home care settings, ensuring their comfort and well-being. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to follow care plans meticulously while providing high-quality assistance to individuals in need.
Patient details
* HCA night shifts (10pm to 07am)
* MUST BE A CAR DRIVER DUE TO LOCATION
* Looking after a teenage girl
* Clinical interventions – Support includes nebulisation, creams, medications, and gastrostomy feeding. Staff should remain quietly in the room and attend to needs without disturbing her sleep unnecessarily.
Responsibilities
* MUST BE ABLE TO DO THE FOLLOWING DUITES: Support includes nebulisation, creams, medications, and gastrostomy feeding. Staff should remain quietly in the room and attend to needs without disturbing her sleep unnecessarily.
* Support the implementation of care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
* Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
* Maintain accurate records of patient progress and any changes in condition.
* Drive patients to appointments or activities as required, ensuring their safety during transport.
* Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide optimal care and support for each patient.
* Participate in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to patient care.
Skills
* Previous experience in a care home or home care setting is preferred but not essential.
* Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, are necessary for effective interaction with patients and colleagues.
* Ability to follow care plans diligently and adapt to the needs of patients as they arise.
* Basic IT skills for maintaining records and communicating within the healthcare team.
* A valid driving licence is advantageous for transporting patients when required.
* Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help others are essential traits for success in this role.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we care for