Physical Health Assistant - Oakleaf

Physical Health Assistant - to work across our 4 main sites  £13.50 per hour  22.5 hours per week – days to be negotiated but across Monday to Friday To work across all Oakleaf sites Rewards & Benefits Up to 28 Days Holiday Access to a wide range of free online courses for all staff on a variety of topics for self-development of your career Free DBS Check Stakeholder Pension Share Save Scheme Free Employee Assistance Programme Annual Employee Awards Evening Employee Recognition Schemes Career progression within the company CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grants Free staff meals Free on-site parking The Physical Health Assistant will work closely with the Physical Health Nurse, providing care to our residents. This role is similar to working in a GP setting providing treatment room care and routine nursing related duties. You will be expected to work across all our sites. Principle Responsibilities: Residents are to be treated with dignity, respect and discretion whilst maintaining their confidentiality at all times. Phlebotomy To undertake basic wound care and inform Physical Health Nurse of any changes ECG To administer Flu and Covid vaccine clinics having been adequately trained To assess pressure areas and skin integrity and report to Physical Health nurse or Nurse in Charge of any change. Stock audit and ordering Continence Project Organising and supporting residents with the Oakleaf Wellness Buddies Programme To undertake any additional duties as may from time to time be deemed necessary, including working across sites. To liaise with and communicate effectively with other members of the team To maintain high standards of tidiness, hygiene and safety in the use of all equipment and areas of work, in line with the Practice Health and Safety policy, Infection Control Policy as well as all other Practice policies and procedures. To attend course and study days as required or thought necessary to maintain high standards and to record these as part of continuing professional development. Accurately recording and maintaining resident’s records About you: The post-holder will have experience within a physical health care setting. The post-holder will work closely with the Physical Health Nurse. The post-holder will be expected to be self-motivated, follow instruction and use their initiative when necessary. The postholder will have good communication skills with members of the team and residents. It is expected that the post-holder will carry the duties above, however there may be times where other duties will be expected as and when they arise. The post-holder will be able to manage their own time and prioritise their own work load. Who we are: The CareTech Group; established in 1994, and is one of the largest providers of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for vulnerable people to live in community settings. We support people to take control of their lives – this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.   CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a “Disability Confident Leader”. Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.  * Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES