Health Care Assistant - D.M.E - Ward M1

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Upton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Upton is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join the team in providing essential patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, monitoring patient observations, and supporting registered nurses in delivering care. Ideal candidates should be compassionate and ready to work within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients e.g. bathing, toileting, feeding, and care of the dying.
• Work in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate own duties to new starters and others as appropriate.
• Observe patients and report any changes to a Registered Nurse.
• Perform basic observation process by using automated devices for temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturations and respiratory.
• Take basic patient measurements such as height and weight.

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our team on Ward M1 to assist Registered Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team in implementing patients' care plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients e.g. bathing, toileting, feeding, and care of the dying.
• Work in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate own duties to new starters and others as appropriate.
• Observe patients and report any changes to a Registered Nurse.
• Perform basic observation process by using automated devices for temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturations and respiratory.
• Take basic patient measurements such as height and weight.