The main duties will include supporting health colleagues with delivering continuing health care packages in the community. These tasks will involve direct and indirect care for the benefit of the patient/client in accordance with agreed protocols, and include basic care duties such as:
* Enabling patients to maintain personal hygiene through assistance with shower/bath, washing facilities access and use of toilet facilities; promoting independence where possible.
* Enabling patients to eat and drink, assisting where appropriate.
* Keeping up to date with mandatory training requirements.
* Maintaining a good standard of infection control procedures, in accordance with organisational policies.
Opportunity & Development
An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker to join the team of experienced nurses working on ward 3 in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. We are looking for HCSW with the relevant skills, a caring attitude and individuals who strive to provide high standards of care to all patients.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, under the supervision of qualified nurses, caring for patients who are acutely ill with medical conditions. Experience within the specialty of Medicine is desirable but not essential. The post is rotational between day and night duty.
About CTM
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily: we listen, learn, and improve; we treat everyone with respect; we work together as one team.
Benefits
* A leading pension
* Generous leave
* Flexible work
* Career growth
* Access to ongoing learning and development
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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