Job overview
B22 is a 23 bedded orthopaedic ward, which specialises in hip fractures. B22 is a very busy rewarding ward to work on. The ward cares for patients’ pre and post hip surgery, following a fall or trauma. Due to an increase of patients having cognitive impairment and or Dementia, we work closely with “partnership in care” and are working towards becoming a dementia friendly ward to improve patient care for some of our most vulnerable patients.
An exciting opportunity to be part of the team on B22 as a Band 2 health care assistant has become available. This post covers both days and nights on rotation.
The candidate needs to be highly motivated and enthusiastic as a team member, maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
As a member of the team you need to have good communication skills both written and verbally. Liaising with the multidisciplinary team and relatives. Be a good team member able to work closely with colleagues in sometimes difficult situations.
Main duties of the job
* Patient personal care
* Meal delivery
* Assisting with feeding
* Attending to hygiene needs
* Maintains ward cleanliness
* Ensuring all patients needs is met and supporting activities of daily living.
* Providing 1:4 care and or 1:1 care for patients with dementia or a cognitive impairment
* The post is rotational on days/nights, and will include weekend and evening work over 7 days.
The post is rotational on days/nights, and will include weekend and evening work over 7 days.
Working for our organisation
At East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 600,000 people across East Lancashire and the surrounding area. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role of a health care assistant is to be able to provide direct care to a patient and a group of patients. This could be attending to their hygiene needs, nutritional needs and supporting them in their daily activities
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
* Basic numeracy & literacy skills
Desirable criteria
* Keyboard skills
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures.
* NVQ Level II in Care or willing to undertake.
Work Skills
Essential criteria
* Basic computer skills in order to access Trust policies
Learning Ability
Essential criteria
* Proven ability to take on board new ideas, skills and knowledge.
* Proven ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision
* Maintain confidentiality.
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
* Clear and accurate written/verbal
* Communication and effective listening skills
* Proven interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
* Ability/willing to develop
Flexibility
Essential criteria
* Demonstrate ability to work on a rota, including nights and weekends and to provide reasonable flexibility in terms of hours worked
* Willing to adapt to the changing needs of the service