Canford School
Health Care Assistant
Job Location
Dogdean, United Kingdom
Job Description
Health Care Assistant
Location: Wimborne Minster
Salary: £13,713 per annum
Contract: Part time, term time only.
Hours: 28.5 Hours a week (0800hrs to 1800hrs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
An opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join the School’s dedicated Health Centre team.
The Role
To assist and support the Senior Nurse and her team to ensure that a high standard of nursing care is provided for boarding pupils at all times. As well as maintaining the professional standards, a friendly and caring environment is also extremely important
Key Duties:
* Food ordering and monitoring stock of food.
* Ensure adequate laundry stocks are kept in the Health Centre, liaise with Housekeeping as required.
* Change beds as required and dispose of dirty laundry in the appropriate manner.
* To communicate with house staff (within the bounds of confidentiality) where necessary.
* Assist pupils with basic hygiene needs and pastoral requirements.
* Making medical appointments for pupils and arranging transport.
* Assess pupil’s dietary requirements, ensuring that they have an adequate dietary and fluid intake.
* To report to the qualified nurse any observations made.
* Give appropriate over the counter medication as requested by the nurse on duty. Document as appropriate
* Observe pupils’ for any signs of deterioration and report concerns to the nurse on duty.
* To assist with maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of all clinical areas.
* To assist in the collection of pathology specimens.
* To answer the telephone during the day and take accurate telephone messages for referral to the nurse on duty.
* Basic administration and filing as required by the nursing staff.
* Assist with the maintenance of the stock and testing of medical equipment as required
* Collection of medication from GP Surgery and local Pharmacy as required.
* Liaising with outside companies
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
First Aid Training (Current Certificate)
Good Standard of Education
An understanding of Child Protection procedures
Good administrative skills
Excellent organisational skills
Good team player and ability to work independently
Excellent time management skills
A friendly, caring and approachable manner, with the ability to communicate with pupils, colleagues and external bodies as required
Trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
Willing to undergo further training as required by the position
Flexible and available at short notice
Full Driving Licence
Desirable:
Experience in GP practice or educational establishment
Benefits
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Discounted membership for Sports Centre & Golf Club
BUPA Cash Plan Membership
Cycle to Work Scheme
Membership of LifeWorks EAP programme
Free parking
Free meals during term time
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable school, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
The School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of their Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening
Location: Dogdean, GB
Posted Date: 10/24/2024
Location: Wimborne Minster
Salary: £13,713 per annum
Contract: Part time, term time only.
Hours: 28.5 Hours a week (0800hrs to 1800hrs Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)
An opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join the School’s dedicated Health Centre team.
The Role
To assist and support the Senior Nurse and her team to ensure that a high standard of nursing care is provided for boarding pupils at all times. As well as maintaining the professional standards, a friendly and caring environment is also extremely important
Key Duties:
* Food ordering and monitoring stock of food.
* Ensure adequate laundry stocks are kept in the Health Centre, liaise with Housekeeping as required.
* Change beds as required and dispose of dirty laundry in the appropriate manner.
* To communicate with house staff (within the bounds of confidentiality) where necessary.
* Assist pupils with basic hygiene needs and pastoral requirements.
* Making medical appointments for pupils and arranging transport.
* Assess pupil’s dietary requirements, ensuring that they have an adequate dietary and fluid intake.
* To report to the qualified nurse any observations made.
* Give appropriate over the counter medication as requested by the nurse on duty. Document as appropriate
* Observe pupils’ for any signs of deterioration and report concerns to the nurse on duty.
* To assist with maintaining the cleanliness and tidiness of all clinical areas.
* To assist in the collection of pathology specimens.
* To answer the telephone during the day and take accurate telephone messages for referral to the nurse on duty.
* Basic administration and filing as required by the nursing staff.
* Assist with the maintenance of the stock and testing of medical equipment as required
* Collection of medication from GP Surgery and local Pharmacy as required.
* Liaising with outside companies
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
First Aid Training (Current Certificate)
Good Standard of Education
An understanding of Child Protection procedures
Good administrative skills
Excellent organisational skills
Good team player and ability to work independently
Excellent time management skills
A friendly, caring and approachable manner, with the ability to communicate with pupils, colleagues and external bodies as required
Trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
Willing to undergo further training as required by the position
Flexible and available at short notice
Full Driving Licence
Desirable:
Experience in GP practice or educational establishment
Benefits
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Contributory pension scheme
Discounted membership for Sports Centre & Golf Club
BUPA Cash Plan Membership
Cycle to Work Scheme
Membership of LifeWorks EAP programme
Free parking
Free meals during term time
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable school, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
The School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of their Community and encourages applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening
Location: Dogdean, GB
Posted Date: 10/24/2024
Contact Information
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