Ward Healthcare Assistant - Rotational (Days/Nights)

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for Ward 5 on Broadgreen Hospital. The role is full-time with day and night rotations. Prior experience is desirable but not essential, supporting care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The ward cares for patients requiring reablement, with a focus on high-quality basic patient care and dignity as part of the broader LUHFT group across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and hygiene.
• Provide toileting support while maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Support patients in managing continence.
• Record fluid intake and output and report to registered nurse.
• Assist with meals and feeding.
• Assist in completing menu forms and liaise with Catering regarding meals.
• Report dietary intake as per patient plan.
• Move and handle patients within safe practice guidelines.
• Assist patients to maintain mobility with prescribed exercises.
• Help prevent pressure sores as directed by the nurse.
• Obtain specimens for ward or laboratory testing.
• Escort patients to clinical departments.
• Assist Registered Nurse in last offices.

Skills

Personal care

Hygiene assistance

Mobility support

Dietary support

Documentation

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for Ward 5 on Broadgreen Hospital. The role is full-time with day and night rotations. Prior experience is desirable but not essential, supporting care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The ward cares for patients requiring reablement, with a focus on high-quality basic patient care and dignity as part of the broader LUHFT group across multiple sites.