This Healthcare Assistant post sits in the Falls Prevention Team at HCRG Care Group, a community service based at Livingstone Community Hospital. The work centres on helping people who have fallen, or are at risk of falling, to regain strength, balance and confidence so they can stay safely at home. Hours are 22.5 a week, split between home visits, rehabilitation programmes and group strength and balance sessions, and the role needs access to a vehicle and a full UK driving licence. Training is provided for those without rehabilitation experience.
What the job involves
- Deliver group strength and balance classes
- Carry out wellbeing visits to patients at home and support their exercise programmes
- Support rehabilitation programmes set by physiotherapists and rehabilitation assistants
- Encourage and motivate patients towards their rehabilitation goals and independence
- Assist with the review of mobility and daily living equipment
- Give information and practical guidance to patients, relatives and carers
- Monitor and report changes in a patient's condition or circumstances to the appropriate clinician
- Keep accurate and timely patient records
- Take part in health promotion and wellbeing activities
- Provide administrative and clerical support to the team
- Work independently on delegated visits while promoting patient safety, dignity and wellbeing
What’s required
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 in Care or an equivalent qualification
Experience
- Previous experience in a health, social care or rehabilitation environment
Skills & knowledge
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently when required
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Compassionate, patient-centred approach
- Understanding of dignity, privacy and confidentiality
- Good IT skills and confidence using electronic systems
Checks & eligibility
- Full UK driving licence
- Access to a vehicle for work purposes
Other
- Ability to recognise concerns and elevate them appropriately
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
Nice to have
- Experience in rehabilitation, community healthcare, therapy services or group activity delivery
What’s offered
- Access to the HCRG Group Pension
- Free tea, coffee and milk at base location
- My Reward Hub membership with discounts, cashback and vouchers
- Access to wages as earned
- Wellbeing support including counselling, legal, debt and career coaching
- eLearning, career pathways and continuing professional development through The Learning Enterprise
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
