Health Care Support Worker

Job overview

An opportunity for a Health care support workers to join our dedicated team within our community hospital in Ysbyty George Thomas, Treorchy.

Dinas/Fernhill wards are combined to create one team to develop a newly established community setting for patients who are clinically optimised and are awaiting nursing/residential placement and/or package of care to support in their home.

We are looking for reliable motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the team.

The individuals will be required to work under the direction of the registered nurse, ensuring high standards of care are provided and maintained at all times.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidate will be caring for patients within a community hospital setting who are awaiting to go home with support or nursing/residentoal placements.

You will be responsible for providing care for patients who require assistance with all activities of daily living including washing, dressing mobilising, feeding and pressure area care.

Successful candidate will also be expected to complete documentation to an acceptable standard and assist in keeping ward area clean and clutter free.

The applicants will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with the ability to use their own initiative.

Flexibility regarding shift patterns is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac