Bank - Healthcare Assistant

Job overview

THIS VACANCY WILL CLOSE ONCE SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED SO PLEASE APPLY SOON IF INTERESTED.

Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse assisting the Ward / Department team in providing the highest possible standard of basic care for patients and their families/carer

* The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.

* The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

*This post requires an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check (CRB)

Main duties of the job

Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags).

Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.

Support of patients in managing incontinence.

Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and reports information to Registered nurse

Preparation and serving of patient’s meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.

Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department with regard to the number of meals needed.

Reports patients dietary intake as indicated in the patients plan of care

Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patient’s manual handling plan

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patient’s plan of care.

Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.

Escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital

Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.

General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff.

Support all individuals through effective communication

General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds. (Refer to policy for the care of mattresses and beds).

Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol.

Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.