Dialysis Care Assistant (Level 3) - Training & Growth

Fresenius Medical Care; Abercanaid; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No Sunday or Night Shift Working

Company Pension Scheme and Life Cover

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a Dialysis Assistant to support patients and assist with dialysis procedures within a multidisciplinary team under a Registered Nurse. You will prepare equipment, monitor vital signs and maintain accurate documentation to ensure safe, effective treatment.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with shifts across Monday to Saturday. A Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent experience is required, with ongoing training

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (NVQ, Apprenticeship or Diploma) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Look after individual patients, preparing dialysis equipment for treatment, monitoring vital signs and assessing, cleaning and redressing catheter sites as required.
• Liaise with patients, their relatives and other visitors to the clinic.
• Ensure equipment is kept clean and supplies are well-stocked, safely stored and used efficiently.
• Keep documentation up-to-date.
• Administer medication when required.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification

Tools

Dialysis equipment

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking a Dialysis Assistant to support patients and assist with dialysis procedures within a multidisciplinary team under a Registered Nurse. You will prepare equipment, monitor vital signs and maintain accurate documentation to ensure safe, effective treatment.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours per week) with shifts across Monday to Saturday. A Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent experience is required, with ongoing training