Health Care Assistant

Health Care Assistant Hythe, Hampshire, South East England, England

Oaklands Health Centre, Hythe, Kent
Full Time Hythe, Hampshire, South East England, England 11 - 13 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

The following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Undertake new patient health checks

b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately

d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

g. Carry out BMI checks as directed

h. Act as a chaperone as required

i. When trained, undertake venepuncture

j. When trained, administer flu vaccinations

k. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of the practice nurse

l. Carry out ECGs as requested

m. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

n. Provide support during minor operations as required

o. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

p. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

q. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy

r. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

This job vacancy is for a 30 hours contract on a 1 year fixed term contract - with potential to be a permanent contract for the right candidate.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary: £11.00-£13.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company events

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Loyalty bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Hythe: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

  • Care home: 1 year (preferred)
  • Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

  • English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Health Care Assistant
Oaklands Health Centre, Hythe, Kent

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