NHS Care Assistant - Compassionate Patient Support

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Liverpool seeks a Band 2 Health Care Assistant to provide essential support to healthcare professionals. This role includes assisting with personal care tasks, helping with mobility, monitoring patients' conditions, and ensuring adherence to infection control policies. Applicants should have previous experience in patient care and effective communication skills for collaboration with the healthcare team. The position is vital in ensuring high-quality patient care and supporting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in personal care tasks including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
• Ability to observe and report changes in patient conditions accurately.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients.
• Help patients with mobility and daily living activities.
• Observe and report any changes in patients' conditions to qualified healthcare staff.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver care.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Mobility support

Monitoring patient conditions

Collaboration with healthcare team

Infection control adherence

Job description

A regional healthcare organization in Liverpool seeks a Band 2 Health Care Assistant to provide essential support to healthcare professionals. This role includes assisting with personal care tasks, helping with mobility, monitoring patients' conditions, and ensuring adherence to infection control policies. Applicants should have previous experience in patient care and effective communication skills for collaboration with the healthcare team. The position is vital in ensuring high-quality patient care and supporting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.