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HCRG Care Group

Health Care Assistant Review

at HCRG Care Group

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Healthcare

Dartford

Review Submitted: March 2022

Overall Rating

5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

5/5 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I am currently on Senior Health Care Support Worker Level 3 apprenticeship, ably supported by my indefatigable Assessor/Trainer. My role on day to day basis is that I practice phlebotomy i.e taking of blood, I carried out wound care management, I am part of the medicine management team, I advocate for pressure ulcer prevention, I am competent with catheter care management and maintaining good personal hygiene for patients while promoting their independence, right and dignity. I am also part of the Integrated Discharge Team (IDT), where it’s my job to support the team to help facilitate safe and efficient hospital discharges, and to keep patients safe within their own home. I also double as a digital champion supporting new starters with logins and helping out colleagues with basic IT issues.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am Blessed to come on this programme as I have learnt and gained insight into mental health, and the difficulties and suffering faced by people with mental issues on a daily basis.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
The support given by my Assessor and the Community Hospital where l work has really made me gained vast experience both in dignity, respect, good documentation, Confidentially in Care, Empathy and compassionate of care etc, which is my driven focus and encouragement that give me confident that l will be a good Nurse. Besides, I have since taken on more responsibilities to further develop existing skills.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
My Programme is well Organised and tailored to help me to focus on my goals.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I received tremendous support from HCRG Care Group, my Manager and my Assessor.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Good Supports resources are provided by my training provider i.e BUD online platform and the supports like the Cognassist platform online.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It has really helped me to focus on my goals in becoming a Nurse.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
I have been involved in Organising quiz challenges withing our unit in the Hospital.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend HCRG Care Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
They have good trainers/Assessor who is ready to help you achieve your goals. HCRG Care group as a Organisation will support you with necessary routes.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to HCRG Care Group?
It is a good Organisation that will support your dreams.
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