Hospital Care Assistant — Compassionate Nursing Support

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a compassionate healthcare support worker to assist with daily patient care in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include helping with personal care, mobility, feeding, monitoring and reporting patient changes, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Welsh or English speakers are welcome to apply. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, communicating effectively with patients and carers and following guidance from registered nurses.

Qualifications

• Experience in care, preferably in the hospital environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Initiative and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a tidy and clean Department.
• Escort alone low dependency patients to other wards.
• Maintain effective communication with patients/carers.
• Maintain effective communication with colleagues.
• Assist with obtaining urine/faeces samples as required by trained nurse.
• Work with other health professionals to achieve a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment and care.
• Assist patients with their dietary requirements and monitor daily food order as instructed by registered nurse.
• Assist in maintaining level of stock, re-stocking, and other general housekeeping duties.

Skills

Care experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a compassionate healthcare support worker to assist with daily patient care in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include helping with personal care, mobility, feeding, monitoring and reporting patient changes, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

Welsh or English speakers are welcome to apply. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, communicating effectively with patients and carers and following guidance from registered nurses.