Now Hiring: Health Care Assistant in Warrington (Visa Sponsorship Offered)

 Duties and Responsibilities: To work as part of an integrated Community intermediate care Service in providing specific care to a patient in the bed base setting as written in the care plan. To provide personal care and support to patients in the bed base setting To work alone and unsupervised and the ability to work autonomously. To be responsible for the ordering of clinical supplies and stationery for the Community Nursing Team. To work in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures.

To maintain high standards of personal hygiene adhering to Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection Control Guidelines within the trust. To respect confidential information during the course of your work and refrain from discussing such information without the consent of the patient/client or a person entitled to act on his/her behalf, except where disclosure is required by law or by the Order of a Court or is necessary in the public interest. Clinical To monitor skin integrity of patients at risk of pressure ulcers formation and provide basic preventative information. To provide full personal care to patients.

To provide health screening for patients e.g. Monitoring of blood glucose levels, phlebotomy, blood pressure recording and urine testing. To provide clinical intervention for care of patients as directed by Registered Nurses, following training and assessment of competencies e.g. administration of insulin, basic wound care and bladder irrigation. To check equipment on a regular basis and ensure it is safe to use. To attend mandatory training in accordance with the Trust Policy. To identify areas for development within a Personal Development Plan in collaboration with team leader/Sister/charge nurse. To report any Health and Safety or Infection Control issues. To assist in clinical practice as expected up to NVQ Level III or equivalent