Geriatric Care Assistant - 24/7 Ward Support

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Excellent pension (up to 14.5% of pay)

Staff discounts (Blue Light/NHS)

Season ticket loans

Staff benefits

Job summary

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support the care of older adults on an inpatient ward. You will work under the supervision of qualified staff, contributing to individual care plans and ensuring safe, respectful patient care within a multidisciplinary team environment.

You will participate in a 7-day, 24/7 service model, attend a four-day induction programme, and complete mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective relationships with patients, relatives and carers.
• Implement prescribed nursing care to patients under supervision of a nurse/clinician.
• Report and record results of implemented plans of care in the appropriate format.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including personal hygiene and nutrition.
• Contribute to managing patients with challenging behaviour using de-escalation techniques as required.

Job description

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support the care of older adults on an inpatient ward. You will work under the supervision of qualified staff, contributing to individual care plans and ensuring safe, respectful patient care within a multidisciplinary team environment.

You will participate in a 7-day, 24/7 service model, attend a four-day induction programme, and complete mandatory training.