Healthcare Assistant- Elmhurst 24 hrs

Job overview

The Division of Diagnostics and Clinical Support Services is recruiting for Health care Support Workers for Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre.

This is an exciting time for Bed Based services, as working alongside Wards 21b and 27  we will be working to create a seamless transition from the Acute Trust to Primary care.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for Band 2 HCA to join an exceptional team of multidisciplinary staff who will work together under the direction of the Ward Manager.

The team will focus on facilitating the safe and timely admission, rehabilitation and discharge of this transitioning group of patients. Catering for a diverse age range, patients will be  transferred from Leighton Hospital, or step  up from the community and are admitted to Elmhurst to undergo a period of therapeutic rehabilitation to restore physical functionality following acute injury, illness or planned intervention.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The HCA role is an integral part of the team and primary responsibilities include leading ward services such as catering, cleaning, equipment and supplies. The work can include:

• Assisting the Therapy team with the physical rehabilitation of patients.
• talking to and reassuring patients.
• Infection control.
• keeping the ward clean and tidy.
• serving and clearing away meals.
• Personal care.
• receiving visitors.
• Providing and supporting the patients to participate in activities to stimulate their physical and mental state.

If you are interested in a new way of working, want enhanced job satisfaction and/or are interested in developing your skills further then please come and talk to us.