Patient Care Assistant – Hospital Support

NHS Jobs; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a healthcare assistant to support the Ward/Department team in providing a high standard of patient care. Under supervision of a registered nurse, you will perform a range of tasks including hygiene, feeding, mobility support, and basic clinical observations.

You will also undertake clerical duties and assist with preparing environments for treatments, while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.

Qualifications

• Basic consumer care and empathy for patients.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all aspects of patient care with attention to personal hygiene and grooming.
• Assists with toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity.
• Records fluid intake/output using fluid balance charts.
• Prepares and serves meals and beverages; assists feeding as needed.
• Assists in mobility and use of mobility aids to improve patient activity.
• Performs wound dressing under supervision and with appropriate competencies.
• Supports administration and documentation in nursing records under RN sign-off.
• Initiates Basic Life Support techniques under RN direction.

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a healthcare assistant to support the Ward/Department team in providing a high standard of patient care. Under supervision of a registered nurse, you will perform a range of tasks including hygiene, feeding, mobility support, and basic clinical observations.

You will also undertake clerical duties and assist with preparing environments for treatments, while maintaining patient privacy and dignity.