Job summary Ward 1 is an Elderly Rehabilitation Ward, we also care for palliative patients.
The main duties of the healthcare assistant on the ward will involve caring for patients ensuring standards of care are met.
This includes assisting patients with all activities of daily living , washing and dressing, promoting independence as part of their rehabilitation goals.
Assisting with meals ensuring adequate oral intake and general ward duties.
Main duties of the job The health care assistants role will assist the qualified nurse to give a high standard of care of the patients on the ward.
To be involved with the rehabilitation of the patient and to assist with mobilising patients.Ensuring high standards of care are delivered and met on each shift.Working closely with the MDT and clear and concise documentation.
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Job description Job responsibilities The health care assistants role will assist the qualified nurse to give a high standard of care of the patients on the ward.
To be involved with the rehabilitation of the patient and to assist with mobilising patients.Ensuring high standards of care are delivered and met on each shift.Working closely with the MDT and clear and concise documentation.Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties in hospital, community, and other settings.Records patient observations and changes to patient clinical conditionsCarries out limited clinical care duties.
Person Specification Qualifications / Professional Registration Essential Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation Completion of a competency-based programme or equivalent relevant experience Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject or a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience Experience and knowledge Essential Previous care experience in a health or social care setting Experience and knowledge Essential Previous care experience in a health or social care setting Skills and abilities Essential Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post Verbal and written communication skills Understanding of patient's basic needs Desirable Evidence of completed competencies aligned to the service area