Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role summary

Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse assisting the Ward / Department team in providing the highest possible standard of basic care for patients and their families/carer. This includes working alongside other members of the multi disciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

Care Duties

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 patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.

Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Team 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 patients manual handling risk assessment and care 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 patients 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 Nursing Staff.

Recognise and escalate any changes in patients condition to Registered Nursing Staff.

Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.

Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.

General Duties

Support all individuals through effective communication

General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds.

Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol.

Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.

Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas.

Assist in stocking up supplies in treatment rooms

Collection of Blood products as required from laboratory

Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy

Supports members of the nursing team in the management of abusive and aggressive behaviour with supervision

Participate in orientation of less experienced employees and demonstrate own duties.

Acknowledge limitations of knowledge and skills and complete competencies as required.

Seek appropriate advice and support

Administration Duties

Undertake a range of administration duties as required in support of the Ward to ensure a smooth running service, this may involve:

Answer the telephone and pass on messages as required.

Basic computer skills

Retrieving charts and other care documentation from other areas or central store in the absence of the ward clerk

Act as messenger in the absence of other more appropriate person e.g. to other wards, laboratory, Medical Engineering etc.

Complete maintenance repair forms and report to engineering department.

The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.

The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Suitable work / life experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a caring role

Skills & Attribute

Essential

• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting

Desirable

• Basic Computer Skills

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake a level 2 care apprenticeship

Other

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word

Skills & Attribute

Essential

• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting

Desirable

• Basic Computer Skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Walton Centre

Liverpool

Merseyside

L9 7LB

Employer's website

https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)