Health Care Assistant - Day Duty

Job summary

Holy Cross is a 42 bed, specialist hospital offering treatment, care and rehabilitation for adults with complex neuro-disabilities. We are very fortunate to be surrounded by woodland with wonderful views and a tranquil feel. Holy Cross is proud of its family feel among staff working in all departments of the hospital.

We are looking to recruit highly motivated Health Care Assistants to join our friendly, supportive clinical team delivering high quality, evidence based care. As a Health Care Assistant you will be delivering all activities of daily living to people with complex clinical care needs ensuring they get best possible quality of life.

Comprehensive training will be provided to candidates with a genuine interest in neuro-rehabilitation/neuro-disability, including a classroom based induction programme - including practical care skills, training and assessment.

There are great opportunities to develop and progress your career in health care including level 2 healthcare support worker apprenticeship, trainee nursing associate and our own in-house health care assistant development programme.

Main duties of the job

Observe the condition of patients reporting any changes or concerns to the nurse in charge.

Work with patients, the multi-disciplinary team and families to help patients achieve realistic and achievable goals.

Provide care interventions as directed in line with the needs and goals of the patient, including all activities of daily living.

Maintain up to date care plans maintaining patient confidentiality in line with Holy Cross policies on documentation and confidentiality.

Comply with recommendation from risk assessments to minimise risk.

Attend relevant team meetings and case reviews.

Escort patients on outings.

About us

As a member of the ward team you will be supported by the Registered Nurses. You will also be part of the wider multi-disciplinary team including nursing, physio, speech & language, OT and many more. Senior mangers at Holy Cross Hospital have an "open door" policy and you will always be able to speak to a member of the Management Team. At Holy Cross our patients come first and our staff give 100% in all they do, so why not come and join a fantastic team where you will be making a difference.