Health Care Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Rhyl is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Support Worker to assist in delivering high-quality patient care in Ward 10. The role offers opportunities for training in an acute hospital setting. Candidates who are hard-working and eager to learn are encouraged to apply. Welsh speakers are welcome, and both full-time and part-time positions are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Acute Hospital setting would be an advantage.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the registered nurse/practitioner to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care.
• Support patients with dietary and hydration needs.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and follow infection prevention guidelines.

Skills

Experience dealing with the public

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Previous clinical experience

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Ward 10 , diabetes , Glan Clwyd Hospital for a permanent Full time/Part time Band 2 Healthcare support worker assistance.

Experience in an Acute Hospital setting would be an advantage, but training will be given. Ward 10 has 16 diabetes beds and 8 respiratory bed, so lots of learning and training opportunities.

We are looking for someone who relishes a challenge, hard working and keen to learn to join our fantastic team on ward 10.

Post - Full time/Part time hours available.

Main duties of the job

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. To perform duties within the plan of care delegated by a qualified practitioner, only for which he/she has the relevant training and assessment.

Assist patients with dietary and hydration needs and support with personal hygiene requirements. maintain High standards of cleanliness and follow infection prevention guidelines.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

• Experience dealing with the public
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• previous clinical experience
• Experience with public

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.