Stroke Ward Care Assistant — Patient Care & Support

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Sefton; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to join the Stroke Ward 15B team. You will support nursing staff in delivering personal care and assist with daily living activities for patients, under supervision.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety and accurate documentation, with duties including hygiene support, feeding assistance and contributing to care plans as required. Training and Trust policies are central to daily practice.

Qualifications

• Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
• NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Experience of working in a team
• Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work within a team
• Able to accept direction and guidance
• Aware of own limitations
• Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
• Reliable and professional
• Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
• Inclusive and non-judgmental
• Punctual, motivated and committed
• Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
• Basic IT skills

Responsabilités

• To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
• To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
• To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
• To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
• To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.

Description du poste

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to join the Stroke Ward 15B team. You will support nursing staff in delivering personal care and assist with daily living activities for patients, under supervision.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety and accurate documentation, with duties including hygiene support, feeding assistance and contributing to care plans as required. Training and Trust policies are central to daily practice.