PCN Community Healthcare Assistant

Primary Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Community HCA. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Deliver essential care in a flexible manner, in a variety of community settings as directed by the Community Matron, using evidenced based practice and according to training, experience and proven competence to meet the demands of the service. Communicate and liaise with all members of the Primary Health and Social Care Team and other professionals both in the community and with the wider MDT. Undertake specific clinical tasks which include monitoring blood pressure, temperatures, oxygen levels, pressure area care as appropriate, venepuncture, weighing patients, ECGs and other duties requested by the team while working within scope of practice. Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers by listening to their concerns explaining to them any procedures that may be undertaken.