Nurse Assistant jobs in United States

A permanent new team is being established to work as a peripatetic team to support our Mental Health inpatient services supporting Adults and Older Peoples inpatient wards.

We are seeking proactive, compassionate, caring and recovery focused Healthcare Assistants with excellent communication skills to join our existing experienced and dynamic multidisciplinary teams. You will be involved in extensive assessments and formulations to support the planning and delivery of patient care.

The peripatetic team is allocated on arrival and allows flexibility to work across multiple sites and multi-disciplinary teams and gain valuable experience across a range of inpatient services.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.

We provide high quality care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to patients who are experiencing a range of mental health and emotional difficulties.

We are looking for dynamic Healthcare Assistants with an ability to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands and needs of the service. Applicants should have knowledge and experience of working in Mental Health, a good understanding of risk and be keen to join a strong and committed team.

You will be expected to work as part of the team undertaking the assessment, care and treatment of patients, working in a recovery-orientated and holistic manner towards the ultimate discharge of the patient.

You will be expected to participate in any future training identified in order to fulfil the role of the Healthcare Assistant.

• NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent experience

• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Basic understanding of different types of mental illness and maintain an understanding and caring approach to patients

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role.

Note: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.