Responsibilities
* Work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients with support and supervision provided by a registered health care professional.
* Undertake personal care activities and tasks as delegated by a registered healthcare professional, in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
* Ensure the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patient's/client's condition and improvement/deterioration.
* Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the healthcare setting and appropriate storage of stock items.
* Deliver role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and the Code of Conduct for HCSW's in Wales.
* Undertake care as directed by the registered healthcare professional, following agreed care plans, providing information that will enable the monitoring and amendment of care plans.
* Obtain informed consent prior to providing care, understanding the actions required if care is declined.
* Demonstrate care and compassion to patients, carers and relatives to help ensure high‑quality person‑centered patient care is delivered at all times.
* Provide personal care to patients/clients, including using the shower or bath, washing facilities, dressing, supporting oral hygiene needs, enabling patients to meet their hygiene needs, accessing and using toilets, collecting and disposing of bodily waste, while maintaining privacy, dignity and security (may involve hoists, wheelchairs or other mobility aids).
* Support people to eat and drink by choosing appropriate food and drinks and enabling them to prepare for eating and drinking, assisting them where appropriate.
* Ensure comfort, dignity and safety of patients, clients, family and friends, and show kindness and empathy to all concerned.
About the role
We are the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and gain support in line with our Organisational Values and the ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Level 2 in care, or the ability to undertake a period of induction and on‑the‑job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work‑related procedures (e.g., completion of a competency‑based workbook equivalent to Level 2 vocational qualification).
* The ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales.
* Level 2 vocational qualification in a relevant health‑care related subject.
Experience
* Experience of working as part of a team.
* Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity.
Skills and Attributes
* Good communication skills – verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.
* Welsh language skills are desirable, levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
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