Healthcare Assistant

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our cardiology ward at Aintree University Hospital You must be highly motivated, innovative and have a passion for delivering outstanding care to our patients and our community. We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, have a kind and caring attitude towards patients, families and colleagues and who will be positive team members. This Trust is an exciting and rewarding place to work and successful applicants will be offered full support in settling into your new role. We offer a full and comprehensive training and induction period and you will assigned to a mentor who will guide and support you through your learning and development. Please note that only candidates who provide a fully completed application form,that demonstrates how they meet the person specification for the post, will be shortlisted.

This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 2 Health Care Assistant on Ward 08 , you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting patients with personal care needs, including washing, dressing, toileting and maintaining dignity at all times.
• Supporting patients with eating and drinking, encouraging independence where possible and monitoring nutritional intake.
• Assisting with the safe mobilisation and transfer of patients using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Supporting patients who may be confused, distressed or living with dementia by providing reassurance, effective communication and compassionate care.
• Assisting with pressure area care and supporting measures to prevent falls and maintain patient safety.
• Working in partnership with patients, families and carers, treating everyone with kindness, respect and dignity.
• Accurately documenting care provided and communicating effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Adhering to Trust policies, infection prevention and control standards, safeguarding procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Participating in training, supervision and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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. Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans. 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 nurse Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assistance to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.

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.