Health Care Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Flint; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health organization in Wales is seeking a Band 3 Health Care Assistant in Flint to assist patients in remaining independent. The role involves daily living activities, support from a multidisciplinary team, and requires a Level 3 qualification in health care or equivalent experience. Applicants should have strong communication and organizational skills, and be physically able to perform manual tasks. This position offers development opportunities and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Full induction support

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care providing direct patient care.
• Experience working within the NHS or relevant patient groups.
• Knowledge of relevant policies such as safeguarding and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Support patients in remaining independent at home.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary community health care team.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work with minimum supervision

Calm in stressful situations

Demonstrates caring approach

Organisational skills

Technology usage

Physically able for duties

Education

Level 3 qualification in health care or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Band 3 Health Care Assistant working 36 hours per week based in Flintshire. The Community Resource Team ethos is to focus on supporting patients home earlier from hospital with an individualised package of care to meet their needs. The hours of work are variable, covering from 8am to 10pm and will include weekend working and Bank Holidays. The geographical area of cover is across the County of Flintshire to support service need. We are looking for candidates with a strong work ethic to provide an excellent standard of care with the right values for this role. Full induction into the post will be supported and there are great opportunities for career advancement and the opportunity to develop additional skills such as venepuncture and recording of patient clinical observations following training and competencies. The Health Care Assistant role will include assisting patients who need care and support to remain independent in their own homes with activities of daily living such as washing and dressing, meal preparation and prompting with the administration of medication. The role involves working in partnership with the dynamic multidisciplinary team and external agencies to meet individuals' needs. The post holder will function as part of the Integrated Multidisciplinary Community Health Care team. He/she will be responsible for carrying out designated work, much of which will involve direct patient care. This care will be delegated by trained staff and the post-holder will be expected to work under the indirect supervision of trained staff.

Key Skills and Requirements

• Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
• Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
• Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
• Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently
• Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such as TEAMS
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks

Desirable Skills

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.
• Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
• Experience of working within the NHS, Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject OR equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and work based training / short courses.
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults / children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Additional Requirements

• Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Children's Barred List Check
• Ability to work a range of shift patterns
• Ability to travel within geographical area to meet the needs of the service

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the 'Disability Confident Employer' scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.