Ward 18 is looking for dynamic and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our Team. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and develop your skills then Ward 18 is for you. Initiative and motivation are a must, as the ward is fast-paced and cares for a variety of surgical specialties. The role involves assisting Registered Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team in implementing patients' care plans, as well as undertaking some clerical and domestic duties to ensure a safe environment. This post is fully rotational, working nights, days, and weekends. Flexible working and various hours will be considered.
Responsibilities:
* Provide personal care to patients e.g., bathing, toileting, feeding, and care of the dying.
* Work in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
* Demonstrate own duties to new starters and others as appropriate.
* Observe patients and report any changes to a Registered Nurse.
* Document observations in accordance with Trust policy.
* Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care, prioritizing own workload.
* Inform qualified staff of changes in patients' condition or observations.
* Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate.
* Communicate with patients/carers, taking into consideration the needs of the individual.
* Undertake some clerical duties such as filing.
* Order supplies within agreed stock levels, ensuring they are stored correctly.
* Ensure availability, cleanliness, and maintenance of equipment.
* Assist in the safe handling of patients' valuables and property.
* Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols, and guidelines.
* You will be required to work days, nights, and weekends.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal, and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula, which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high-quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales, and the wider North West footprint. We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus, or ferry and is within easy reach of the major cities of Liverpool, Chester, and Manchester as well as neighboring North Wales.
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