SAU Health Care Assistant

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

Responsible for carrying out delegated nursing tasks to a varied group of patients some of which may have physical and/or mental disabilities or be suffering from illness i.e bathing, toileting, feeding, last offices. To assist with intentional rounding and providing pressure care to patients, and maintaindocumentation. Inform nursing staff of any issues or changes in patients condition. To recognise and respond to any changes in patient's behaviour/condition and report to Registered Nurse at all times. To recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

• To maintain a tidy and clean Department.
• To escort alone low dependency patients to other wards.
• Maintain effective communication with patients/carers.
• Maintain effective communication with colleague.
• Assist with obtaining urine/faeces samples as required by trained nurse.
• To 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 generalhousekeeping duties.
  The successful applicant will join a supportive and dedicated team. The successful applicant should have some experience in care, preferably in the hospital environment. They should have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team as well as having initiative and organisational skills. Training, mentorship and support will be provided to the successful candidate., The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
  If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.