JOB PURPOSE
• The Health Care Assistant will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional. The HCA will work in patients own homes.
• The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The HCA will promote optimum independence and individualised client centred care to a delegated caseload.
• The post holder will also support the unplanned care team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service. The service is provided seven days per week 8pm-8am covering the four localities across Herts Valleys.
To contribute to the on-going assessment of a patient by completing the appropriate paperwork for allocated patients, recording, and reporting all clinical and behavioural information to the nurse or therapist for action and planning purposes.
To undertake, and report back on delegated clinical activities that have previously been signed competent. Eg: vital signs, routine urinalysis, glucose monitoring.
To enable patients/carers to make most effective use of resources within the service by ensuring they receive up-to-date information sheets, responding to any questions constructively
To pass onto/seek assistance from other colleagues, promptly, any questions that you are unable to resolve
Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career
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**Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full roles and responsibilities.**
This advert closes on Friday 5 Dec 2025