Health Care Assistant

Job summary Working as Health Care Assistant for Leeds Community Healthcare Trust in a secure environment is very different from anything you will have done before; we work as a community within a community.
The Wharfedale Recovery Hub Bilberry and Heather units is located in Wharfedale hospital 2nd floor, Newall Car Road LS21 2LY Otley and is for patients who require a short stay for up to 6 weeks after being discharged from hospital.
Home first is the ideal outcome for many patients leaving hospital, but a temporary stay in a setting that is a homely environment that can provide 24-hour care is sometimes required.
Wharfedale recovery hubs provide rehabilitation and plan for their safe discharge to either a nursing/care home or to their own home.
Our aim is to work with our patients and help them achieve their recovery goals with the support of our nursing and therapy team, which includes Occupational Therapists, Speech and language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dieticians, Registered nurses, GP and Health Care support workers.The hub operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and you will support the patients on various shift patterns to maintain this operation.
Main duties of the job The post holder will be providing direct and indirect patient care independently but with support available from a supervisor within the clinical area.
In doing so, they will support the assessment of patients and implementation of programmes of care delegated to them by the appropriate staff member ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge.
The post holder will work within a range of procedures and pathways in which they have received training to be competent.
Assisting with daily living activities such as eating, showering and using the toiletUtilising equipment to move patients when necessaryHelping tidies the patients roomTaking the patients vital signs such as blood pressure and temperatureTalking to patients and reassuring themAttending meetings with other healthcare professionalsAssisting nurses and other staff when needed Please Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.
Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.
About us Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS Trust Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city.
We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds.
In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites.
You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work This role is based in the UK.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Job description Job responsibilities Working as Health Care Assistant for Leeds Community Healthcare Trust in a secure environment is very different from anything you will have done before; we work as a community within a community.
The Wharfedale Recovery Hub Bilberry and Heather units is located in Wharfedale hospital 2nd floor, Newall Car Road LS21 2LY Otley and is for patients who require a short stay for up to 6 weeks after being discharged from hospital.
Home first is the ideal outcome for many patients leaving hospital, but a temporary stay in a setting that is a homely environment that can provide 24-hour care is sometimes required.
Wharfedale recovery hubs provide rehabilitation and plan for their safe discharge to either a nursing/care home or to their own home.
Our aim is to work with our patients and help them achieve their recovery goals with the support of our nursing and therapy team, which includes Occupational Therapists, Speech and language Therapists, Physiotherapists, Dieticians, Registered nurses, GP and Health Care support hub operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and you will support the patients on various shift patterns to maintain this post holder will be providing direct and indirect patient care independently but with support available from a supervisor within the clinical area.
In doing so, they will support the assessment of patients and implementation of programmes of care delegated to them by the appropriate staff member ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge.
The post holder will work within a range of procedures and pathways in which they have received training to be competent.Assisting with daily living activities such as eating, showering and using the toiletUtilising equipment to move patients when necessaryHelping tidies the patients roomTaking the patients vital signs such as blood pressure and temperatureTalking to patients and reassuring themAttending meetings with other healthcare professionalsAssisting nurses and other staff when neededPlease Review the Job Description and Person Specification Attached for full Requirements of the Role.Adverts will close early where the maximum numbers applicants is reached.Working for Leeds community Healthcare NHS TrustWho are we?Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city.
We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds.
In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for of the jobOur benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites.
You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at click on the Join Our Team to WorkThis role is based in the UK.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to JD&PS Attached Desirable Please refer to JD&PS Attached