Band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation TrustSearch for more jobs in Chesterfield
Job overview
We have a part time band 3 Community Healthcare Assistant position in our Ashbourne Community Nursing Team, based at St. Oswald's Hospital.
We cover a large geographical area and also work closely with our other planned and rapid teams in the Derbyshire Dales
The job would involve working x3 6hr days over the week and include pro rata weekend working. This is a great opportunity to work within an experienced team to improve knowledge and skills and be supported to complete competencies and develop.
Main duties of the job
To provide holistic care to patients in their own homes, under the supervision of the appropriate registered professional.
To communicate information effectively
To report and take appropriate action regarding any change in patient condition or circumstance and communicate verbal and written information to all relevant integrated care team members
To maintain and record accurate health records electronically, in line with DCHS policies.
To participate as a team member in a wider integrated team, in continuous learning to develop your own knowledge and skills
To have a level of understanding with regards to the importance of safeguarding.
Respect the dignity of individuals.
Obtain consent when involving the patient, their carers/families/relatives in shared decision making.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and procedures which are documented using SystmOne
To work within your own skill set to deliver the following: Personal care, Urinary management, Bowel management, Continence management, End of life care, Clinical observations, Pressure area care, Moving and handling and Medication administrations
For all other duties please see job description
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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