Compassionate Healthcare Assistant — Rotating Day/Night PT

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A major NHS trust in Liverpool seeks an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join their team. This part-time role involves providing direct patient care, including assisting with personal hygiene and nutritional needs, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and supporting nursing staff in clinical duties. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective communication skills and possess the ability to work collaboratively. Shift work will include days and nights, contributing to high care standards for patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting with personal care and grooming.
• Ability to support patients in meeting hygiene needs.
• Knowledge of basic nursing duties and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and grooming tasks.
• Support nursing teams in providing care to patients.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the patient environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Basic care for patients

Pressure area care

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualifications or equivalent

Tools

Fluid balance charts

Basic Life Support techniques

Job description

A major NHS trust in Liverpool seeks an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join their team. This part-time role involves providing direct patient care, including assisting with personal hygiene and nutritional needs, ensuring patient comfort and safety, and supporting nursing staff in clinical duties. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective communication skills and possess the ability to work collaboratively. Shift work will include days and nights, contributing to high care standards for patients and their families.