Morris Ward Health Care Support worker

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen permanent full or part time Band 2 Health Care Support within the Medical Directorate at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Morris ward is a 27 bedded acute medical ward which specialises in dementia care. We aim to provide holistic care for all patients and heavily involve relatives and carers throughout their hospital journey.

We are looking for a hardworking compassionate team player to join our friendly ward.

Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients/relatives and desirable experience of a hospital environment, work as part of a team of nurses on the ward and undertake patient fundamentals of nursing care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for the patient's management.

Following an agreed level of training, NVQ level 2 & 3 in care, the successful candidate will be required to work internal rotation on the ward. You will have an induction programme arranged for their orientation into the Medical team.

Main duties of the job

The role involves assisting patients to meet their personal care needs, recording observations and completing bedside documentation. Health Care Support Workers are also required to carry out general cleaning in the clinical environment by preparing bed spaces and cleaning equipment.

In each shift, HCA are allocated to provide care for a group of patients. Duties include but are not inclusive to providing personal care; assisting with serving meals and drinks throughout the day; recording observations and accompanying patients for investigations.

Your development needs will be met through personal development reviewsThe ideal candidate will be highly motivated and able to work in a fast paced and challenging environment.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.