An exciting opportunity has arisen on the medical wards at ELHT for the role of the HCA. It is to assist in maintaining the highest possible standard of care under the supervision of a Registered nurse. To maintain a tidy and welcoming environment for patients and relatives. The staff will be involved with many members of the MDT(Multi Disciplinary Team) .
The departments we are aiming to recruit in to are General Medicine, Medicine for Older People, Respiratory, Digestive Diseases, Acute Medicine and Diabetes & Endocrinology. You will be working with the wider multi-disciplinary team, with a view of enhancing patient experience
This recruitment is for substantive post only, not bank.
Health care assistants are responsible for providing a range of personalized care for patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse including:
• assisting patients with personal hygiene,
• toileting,
• use of continence aids,
• catheter care,
• measuring patient input and output,
• support patients nutritional and hydration needs,
• moving and handling,
• use of mobility appliances,
• correct patient positioning,
• ensuring patient safety,
• taking specimens
• observing patients for changes in condition.
To support the productive operation of the ward environment by undertaking a range of non-clinical activities which contribute to the maintenance of a safe and clean environment
To act at all times in a manner that upholds the Trust values working as part of the ward team to ensure that patients and relatives receive Safe, Personal & Effective care.
Health care assistants are responsible for providing a range of personalised care for patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse including:
• assisting patients with personal hygiene,
• toileting,
• use of continence aids,
• catheter care,
• measuring patient input and output,
• support patients nutritional and hydration needs,
• moving and handling,
• use of mobility appliances,
• correct patient positioning,
• ensuring patient safety,
• taking specimens
• observing patients for changes in condition.
To support the productive operation of the ward environment by undertaking a range of non-clinical activities which contribute to the maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Nov 2024