Compassionate Health Care Support Worker | Holistic Care

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Chirk; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is recruiting Health Care Support Workers to join a team delivering planned holistic patient care under supervision. The role involves personal care, observations, bedside documentation, assisting with meals, and maintaining infection control standards.

Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome; ability to speak Welsh is desirable. You will work with nurses and other professionals to ensure patient dignity, safety and effective care across

Qualifications

• Good general education is required.
• Evidence of completion of QCF Level 2 or equivalent within 6 months.
• Knowledge of consent and patient confidentiality.
• Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse in delivering high standards of holistic patient care.
• Perform venepuncture and ECG as delegated by the trained nurse.
• Take patient observations (BP, temperature, pulse) and report changes.
• Maintain nursing records and assist with procedures/investigations.
• Assist with infection control and safe moving/handling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Good general education

QCF Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) is recruiting Health Care Support Workers to join a team delivering planned holistic patient care under supervision. The role involves personal care, observations, bedside documentation, assisting with meals, and maintaining infection control standards.

Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome; ability to speak Welsh is desirable. You will work with nurses and other professionals to ensure patient dignity, safety and effective care across