Health Care Assistant
The closing date is 07 October 2025
Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge in a rewarding environment?
Applications are invited for Band 2 Health Care Assistant to work within our department of elderly care wards.
Chalkwell is a 34 bedded care of the elderly ward that meet the holistic needs of patients with variety of medical conditions, including end of life care. It has an exceptionally dedicated team, and we are looking for highly motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic individual to join our team. The successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, high sense of professionalism and a strong belief in the value of teamwork.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the delivery of a high standard of care to the patients.
Day to day, you'll work under the supervision of our registered staff to help:
Wash and dress patientsMonitor and record clinical observationsSupport patients to eat and drinkHelp patients move aroundMake beds and maintain a clean, safe clinical areaTalk to patients and their familiesPerform specialised skills such as ECG, blood sugar monitoringManage stock levels for linen and other supplies
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-DoM-SO-8285
Job locations
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on sea
SS0 0RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Westcliff on sea
SS0 0RY
Employer's website
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