Band 2 Health Care Support Workers

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Wales is looking for a Health Care Support Worker to assist in providing care to patients in a hospital environment. Responsibilities include performing nursing tasks, maintaining cleanliness, escorting patients, and collaborating with health professionals. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and work effectively in teams, with experience in care being preferable. Welsh speakers are encouraged to apply. This position offers training and support within a dedicated team environment.

Benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Work-life balance policies

Training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Experience in care, preferably in a hospital environment.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated nursing tasks for patients.
• Maintain a clean department and assist with hygiene.
• Escort patients to other wards as required.
• Assist with samples collection.
• Monitor dietary needs and food orders.
• Communicate effectively with patients and staff.
• Collaborate with other health professionals.
• Report any changes in patient conditions.
• Respond to urgent situations.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Organisational skills

Initiative

Job description

Overview

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer family‑friendly benefits and work‑life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly – successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Responsibilities

• Carry out delegated nursing tasks for a varied group of patients, including bathing, toileting, feeding and providing pressure care.
• Maintain tidy and clean department and household housekeeping duties.
• Escort low‑dependency patients to other wards.
• Assist with obtaining urine/faeces samples as required by trained nurse.
• Assist patients with dietary requirements and monitor daily food order as instructed by registered nurse.
• Maintain effective communication with patients/carers and with colleagues.
• Work with other health professionals to achieve a multi‑disciplinary approach to treatment and care.
• Inform nursing staff of any issues or changes in patients’ condition and report to registered nurse at all times.
• Recognise and respond to urgent and emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, preferably in a hospital environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Initiative and organisational skills.
• Training, mentorship and support will be provided to the successful candidate.
• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable. Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
• Band 2 Health Care Support Worker.
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