Health Care Assistant

at  Humankind Charity

Workplace values The post holder will be expected to live our workplace values which are: Honest: we are open and realistic, building trusted relationships in which we challenge, collaborate and change. Committed: we are passionate about being the best that we can be, and we do this by keeping people at the heart of everything that we do. Inventive: we are ambitious, drawing together skills and resources to innovate and adapt in determined pursuit of our mission. Job Purpose To support the clinical team in the service and delivery of direct service user care.
Key accountabilities: Contribute to service user care plans/ and or other service user reports Undertake tasks and procedures, in which competency has been assessed/training has been given which is specific to the care environment.Including for example taking bloods, collection and handling of urine samples, disposal of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluid spillages. Provide support and assistance to the clinical team (IPs, Nurses, Doctors, Prescribing Facilitators). To assist in the maintenance of stock levels. Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting any potential risks identified.
Record information and activities undertaken with service users in an accurate and timely manner, maintaining confidentiality and data security at all times. Understand and apply the principles of the cold chain in line with policy. Assist in clinical audit where necessary. Deal with requests from service users and clinical staff for health information leaflets.
Work in accordance with all relevant legislation, best practice policies & procedures and guidelines both internal and external. This includes Humankinds clinical governance policy. Undertake continuing professionsal development including participating in clinical supervision, performance appraisals and attending training as/when required. Policy Name Version and date issued Page 2 of 5 Job Description Keep abreast of policy and professional development within your area of professional expertise.
To promote, adhere to and live our workplace values of being honest, committed and inventive

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