Compassionate Health Care Assistant — Flexible Ward Role

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Ward 18 personal care support role at Fairfield Hospital. The post holder will assist with personal care, bathing, oral hygiene, and meals, under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.

You will help maintain nutrition and fluid balance while upholding high quality patient care and safety. As part of a dynamic 22-bed general medical unit, you will plan daily workloads, participate in development activities, and support care

Qualifications

• Empathetic approach to patients, carers and relatives and refer queries to the registered nurse.
• Ability to plan day-to-day workloads under direction of the registered nurse.
• Willingness to participate in personal and practice development activities.
• Demonstrate care and compassion to deliver person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Carry out personal care duties for patients in support of the nurse and other practitioners.
• Perform bathing, oral hygiene and assist with nutrition/fluid balance.
• Plan daily workloads and undertake escort duties as required.
• Keep patients' property secure and follow ward policy.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team and other healthcare professionals.
• Report changes in patients' physical and psychological needs.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Ward 18 personal care support role at Fairfield Hospital. The post holder will assist with personal care, bathing, oral hygiene, and meals, under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.

You will help maintain nutrition and fluid balance while upholding high quality patient care and safety. As part of a dynamic 22-bed general medical unit, you will plan daily workloads, participate in development activities, and support care