LOCUM HCA BATH HOSPITAL WARD FLEXI HOURS ££ in Bath and North East Somerset

Dream Medical; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their team in Bath. In this flexible locum role, you will provide essential support to nurses and healthcare professionals in a 28-bedded ward dedicated to rehabilitation and care for elderly patients. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and offering emotional support to patients and their families. If you have a passion for patient care and at least six months of experience in a hospital setting, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while enjoying flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in a hospital ward is required.
• Ability to assist with personal hygiene and monitor patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses in providing care to elderly patients in a hospital ward.
• Monitor and record patient conditions, ensuring dignity and confidentiality.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Emotional Support

Monitoring Vital Signs

Education

Enhanced DBS

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LOCUM HCA BATH HOSPITAL WARD FLEXI HOURS ££ in Bath and North East Somerset

Job Ref: dmkgbat4

Healthcare Assistant – Hospital Wards
Bath
Locum
Dream Medical are working with a Hospital in the Bath area and require an experienced Healthcare Assistant to cover regular ad-hoc sessions within a 28 bedded ward which provides rehabilitation and care to elderly patients.
Your role will be to assist the nurses and healthcare professionals in providing care and support to patients and their families as well as:

1. Assisting patients with personal hygiene care
2. Reporting and observing the patient's condition, and recording on the appropriate charts
3. Maintaining dignity and confidentiality at all times
4. Answering enquiries from relatives and patients
5. Advising patients and offering emotional support
6. Dressing changes for wounds
7. Blood taking for samples
8. Various swabs and urine samples
9. Referrals to appropriate departments
10. Blood pressure and glucose monitoring

All applicants must have at least 6 months experience of working on a Hospital ward and the clinical skill sets mentioned above. You will need an Enhanced DBS issued within 1 year.

To apply for this role please contact Kim on 0118 321 2820 or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]