Elderly Rehabilitation Care Assistant (Flexible Hours)

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Development opportunities and study bU

Wide range of learning opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking Healthcare Support Workers to join the Medicine for the Elderly team. You will support older adults in rehabilitation under a Registered Nurse, delivering high-quality care and therapeutic activities to promote independence and wellbeing.

The role involves assisting with daily living, mobility and personal care, participating in activities, and maintaining a safe ward environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to fulfil the requirements of the Healthcare Support Worker role, including completion of the HCSW Programme.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively within a busy clinical environment.
• Ability to support and encourage patients to maintain pre-existing hobbies, interests and rehabilitation goals.
• Completion of the HCSW Workbook as part of induction.
• Completion of mandatory LearnPro training.
• Completion of Moving and Handling training.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control practices.
• Commitment to ongoing learning, development and personal career progression.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with activities of daily living and assist Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals in delivering person-centred care.
• Help plan, implement and evaluate social, leisure and therapeutic activities on a one-to-one and group basis.
• Support patients with mobility and personal care needs, including moving and handling, wheelchairs and hoists, toileting and mealtimes.
• Contribute to ward housekeeping, stock control and infection prevention measures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times and promote a positive patient experience.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Literacy & numeracy

Education

HCSW Programme completion

HCSW Workbook completion

Mandatory LearnPro training

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking Healthcare Support Workers to join the Medicine for the Elderly team. You will support older adults in rehabilitation under a Registered Nurse, delivering high-quality care and therapeutic activities to promote independence and wellbeing.

The role involves assisting with daily living, mobility and personal care, participating in activities, and maintaining a safe ward environment.