Overview
To provide day to day care for service users under supervision of a Clinician which adheres to best practice, standards and guidelines, and contributes towards the service users care and treatment. Work in partnership with service users, other members of the MDT staff as appropriate, to achieve the optimum health outcome for clients. To be part of the MDT in providing a high and consistent level of holistic care, maintaining the dignity and equality of the individual. This includes direct care.
Role and Location
We have Healthcare Assistant vacancies in our Mental Health Team, based in Hergest Unit, Bangor. If you enjoy helping people and want to make a positive difference to their lives, this job could be perfect for you. Health Care Support Workers are at the absolute heart of what we do, delivering frontline care and support. Your work will involve working with elderly and vulnerable people who have mental health problems such as dementia and depression. Your role will include enabling people to stay living as independently as possible, to take part in activities in their local community and supporting them to maintain good mental and physical wellbeing.
Responsibilities
* Be well-motivated, conscientious and friendly; willing to learn and play a key role in improving the lives of the patients we work with.
* Have contact with patients, relatives, other members of the public and professionals from partner organisations.
* Work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to deliver high-quality, holistic care and support.
Requirements and Qualities
* Clear commitment to helping others and a passion for improving patient outcomes.
* Ability to work with elderly and vulnerable people with mental health problems (e.g., dementia and depression).
* Welsh language ability is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About the Organisation and Values
BCUHB North Wales, the largest health organisation in Wales, provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000 across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Equality and Diversity
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Applications and Contact
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English.
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