Job summary
We are looking for a full-timeexperiencedHealth Care Assistant, specialising in Elderly Care and Support Worker
We are seeking someone who is positive, enthusiastic and experienced with good team working skills and flexibility.
We are looking for someone with minimum 7 years experience in elderly care.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant must have excellent communication skills, both written and spoken and displaying excellent interpersonal and customer service skills under pressure.
Must be IT literate, able to work with and embrace new Technology
Abide by confidentiality Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Policies
Must be personable, polite and approachable
Must be a team player
Must be adaptable to change
Must be aware of their own professional boundaries and highlight any concerns or areas of required development.
About us
We are a friendly, well-established practice in East London looking for an experience HCA specialising in elderly care.
The standard clinic is 15 slots per session, with a mix of face to face and telephone calls, including time for admin work.
Very low home visits required
On site parking and excellent transport links
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key duties and responsibilities
NHS health checks
Flu, B 12 and Vit D vaccinations
LTC health checks
Recalls
Bowel cancer screening recalls
Ordering of medical supplies
Stock take of medical supplies
Health care promotions Asthma checks
Diabetic checks
Clinical skills health and well-being
- Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training:
- Completing full NHSHC assessments once trained appropriately and under supervision of PN / GPs
- support the clinicians with completing LCC templates/NHSHC templates and completing care plans for those under clinician supervision
- Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
- Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:* Once trained to do so.
- Blood Pressure
- Pulse Rate And Rhythm
- Temperature
- Height And Weight - Body Mass Index
- Visual Acuity
- Venepuncture
- Spirometry
- Health advice for patients who seek support with losing weight and those at risk of diabetes including referral to DPP.
- Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
- Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted
- Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key duties and responsibilities
NHS health checks
Flu, B 12 and Vit D vaccinations
LTC health checks
Recalls
Bowel cancer screening recalls
Ordering of medical supplies
Stock take of medical supplies
Health care promotions Asthma checks
Diabetic checks
Clinical skills health and well-being
- Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training:
- Completing full NHSHC assessments once trained appropriately and under supervision of PN / GPs
- support the clinicians with completing LCC templates/NHSHC templates and completing care plans for those under clinician supervision
- Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
- Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:* Once trained to do so.
- Blood Pressure
- Pulse Rate And Rhythm
- Temperature
- Height And Weight - Body Mass Index
- Visual Acuity
- Venepuncture
- Spirometry
- Health advice for patients who seek support with losing weight and those at risk of diabetes including referral to DPP.
- Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
- Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted
- Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 7 years in elderly care / HCA
- Minimum 10 years in customer service setting
Desirable
- Experience in Primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- A Levels
- Diploma in Elderly Care
- Nutrition
- Health & Safety for Elderly Care
Desirable
- Prior experience in a primary care setting
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 7 years in elderly care / HCA
- Minimum 10 years in customer service setting
Desirable
- Experience in Primary care
Qualifications
Essential
- A Levels
- Diploma in Elderly Care
- Nutrition
- Health & Safety for Elderly Care
Desirable
- Prior experience in a primary care setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).