Health Care Assistant — Flexible, Patient-Centered Care

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join its specialist orthopaedic team. You will support nurses and healthcare professionals in delivering safe, patient-centred care and assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities in line with each patient's care plan.

Under supervision, you will observe patients, report changes, promote privacy, dignity, and involve patients in their own care.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing patient-focused care and assisting with personal hygiene
• Ability to observe, report changes to health status
• Commitment to dignity, privacy and patient involvement

Responsibilities

• Support nurses and healthcare professionals in assisting patients with personal hygiene and daily living activities
• Observe patients and report changes to the nurse or clinician
• Support nutrition and hydration needs and assist with procedures preparation as required

Job description

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join its specialist orthopaedic team. You will support nurses and healthcare professionals in delivering safe, patient-centred care and assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities in line with each patient's care plan.

Under supervision, you will observe patients, report changes, promote privacy, dignity, and involve patients in their own care.