Health Care Assistant - Ward 5C | Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer:
St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Location:
Prescot, L35 5DR
Pay:
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Disability Confident:
Yes
Closing Date:
30/05/2026
About this job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join our Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU) in ward 5C.
Whiston Hospital Ward 5C is a 32-bed ward located on the 5th floor of the main Whiston Hospital site. Half of the ward (16 beds) is the Hyper-acute Stroke Unit (HASU) where patients are cared for in the first 72 hours following a stroke. The other half of the ward is the HASU Step Down unit.
Responsibilities
* Undertake personal care duties for patients, including personal hygiene, feeding assistance, and toileting, under supervision from registered healthcare practitioners.
* Record patients’ personal care information in accordance with local and trust policies.
* Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe, high quality compassionate, person-centred care.
* Assist with patient moving and handling, and use patient equipment such as hoists and wheelchairs safely.
* Support patients’ feeding, diet and nutritional needs; accurately record nutritional intake and fluid intake and output and report changes to nursing staff.
* Maintain patient property as per Trust policy and manage supplies, ordering them when necessary.
* Demonstrate ward routines to new staff and contribute to the learning environment.
* Communicate compassionately and effectively with individuals, families, carers, and healthcare practitioners while maintaining confidentiality.
* Observe, assess, and respond to personal care patients’ needs, escalating concerns as required.
* Work within agreed ways of working, following Trust standards, policies, and protocols.
* Follow duty of care principles, acting in the best interest of individuals to prevent harm.
* Participate in team handovers.
Qualifications and Experience
* Experience as a Health Care Assistant or in a similar role is desirable.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to changing priorities.
* Commitment to maintaining professional knowledge and participating in appraisal and development activities.
* Knowledge or experience working within an acute care or stroke setting is an advantage.
Benefits and Recognition
* Permanent contract with competitive pay.
* Part of a Disability Confident employer.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
Additional Information
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and require the right to work in the UK.
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