Health Care Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Llanrug; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in North Wales is seeking dedicated individuals for an emergency care role. You will assist registered nurses in delivering high-quality patient care while ensuring hygiene and dignity. The organization offers flexible work initiatives and values commitment to equality and diversity. Applications are welcome in Welsh or English.

Qualifications

• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
• Commitment to equality and diversity; eligible to apply under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Responsibilities

• Assist the registered nurse/practitioner to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care.
• Ensure the principles set out in the fundamentals of care are incorporated into daily practice.
• Assist the patients to maintain their own hygiene and personal appearance.
• Prepare ward/clinical area for receiving patients.
• Assist in maintaining the standards in the clinical area.
• Assist in the admission of new patients into the department.

Job description

Overview

As part of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Community's Journey to Excellence, the Emergency Quadrant here at YGC is undergoing major quality improvement and service developments. This means exciting opportunities for individuals seeking a career in health care within the rapid-paced world of emergency care. We are supporting staff through their NVQs and onto the nurse training course via this route. We have a dedicated practice development nurse and a sim suite to aid learning opportunities, available to work with and support new staff within the ward setting. Whether you are an experienced health carer looking for a new challenge or new to the world of care, we are offering a variety of flexible working initiatives to create a positive work-life balance.

Please get in touch with us to find out what we can offer.

Responsibilities

• Assist the registered nurse/practitioner to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care, ensuring that the patients\` dignity and equality is maintained at all times.
• Ensure the principles set out in the fundamentals of care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure high quality service for patients and clients.
• Assist the patients to maintain their own hygiene and personal appearance.
• To perform duties within the plan of care delegated by a qualified practitioner, only for which the post holder has the relevant training and assessment.
• Prepare ward/clinical area for receiving patients by ensuring area is generally clean and tidy; assist in maintaining the standards in the clinical area and report any untidiness/clutter to the appropriate person.
• Assist in the admission of new patients into the department by preparing bed/trolley area, welcoming patient, directing to bed/other area, showing patient around the ward.

Qualifications & Preferences

• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
• Flexible working initiatives to create a positive work-life balance.
• Commitment to equality and diversity; eligible to apply under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
• Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

About the Employer

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is 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.