Job responsibilities
2. Job Purpose
We are looking
for a Health Care Assistant to join our highly skilled and caring Twilight
team working 2 x 5 hour evening shifts (19.00-00.00 in the week and
18.00-23.00 at weekends) on a 4 week set rolling rota. You will be providing high quality,
evidence based care to patients in their own home.
As a highly
motivated individual, you will be used to working in a place that is
constantly and rapidly changing. With lots of empathy for people, youll find
the challenges of community nursing enjoyable. Treating all patients
with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual
needs and differences, both physical and cultural.
The
opportunity would suit those who are hardworking and enthusiastic. Playing a
valuable role within the team, you will also have excellent communication
skills, passion and a flexible approach to your everyday work. The role will
involve working closely with qualified staff to deliver the highest standard
of care to patients throughout their care in the community setting.
A valid UK
driving licence plus the use of own transport for business purposes is
essential.
3. Dimensions
This role supports the District Nursing Team in two
localities across the Kingston borough
in the delivery of integrated, person centred, responsive,
co-ordinated and high quality
care.
4. Result Areas
Clinical
Carry out a range of duties under the direction of a
registered community nurse in accordance with policies, procedures and
guidelines including:
Urinalysis
Simple wound care
Blood glucose monitoring
Temperature and pulse recording
Blood pressure monitoring
Setting up of PEG/RIG feed
Health promotion
End of life communication
Health education
Communication and working relationships
To build a professional rapport with patients and their
families, communicate with them in a way that respects their views, autonomy
and culture.
To communicate effectively with all professionals concerned
with the patients care.
Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
The opportunity would suit those who are hardworking and
enthusiastic. Playing a valuable role within the team, you will also have
excellent communication skills, passion and a flexible approach to your
everyday work. The role will involve working closely with qualified staff to
deliver the highest standard of care to patients throughout their care in the
community setting.
5. Key
responsibilities
Supervision and Appraisal - Review and reflect on your own
practice through regular participation in professional supervision and
appraisal.
Service delivery - To ensure that clinical bags are well
maintained and necessary equipment is prepared at the beginning of the shift
Undertake clerical duties as required Using Carenotes
patient record system to admit and discharge patients and to maintain diary
sheets for each shift
Professional development - To undertake relevant activities
to meet the training objectives identified with your supervisor.
Undertake mandatory training.
To keep a record or your training and clinical development
activities.
Clinical governance - Participate in clinical governance
and quality improvement projects as allocated by your manager.
Personal management - To exercise good personal time
management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
