- Assists qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed to facilitate the wellbeing, dignity and treatment of all patients.
- Provides practical support and responsive care to patients who require assistance with intimate personal needs such as dressing, bathing and toileting activities ensuring that such activities comply with procedures and the relevant healthcare legislation.
- Observes and monitors the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.
- Provide specific interventions with patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, and following training and competency attainment. Such interventions include Observation and Engagement with Patients, escorting patients on leave, and being involved in de-escalation and management of violence and aggression.
- Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Participate in regular ward meetings and attend other meetings as requested.
- To assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products.
- To assist in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times.
- Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
- Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient / relatives and carers.
- Ensure service users are gaining a quality service that is value for their money.
- To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the ward are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.
- A rewarding job, full of variety and opportunities for career development
Brilliant, ongoing training to help you achieve more - Support of an experienced and friendly team of colleagues
- A range of salary sacrifice benefits, cashback rewards, pension options and much more
- **Up to £1000 welcome bonus**
- Access to our Career Pathways, which will help shape your career with us – you can work towards goals and milestones that will take your career in whichever direction you wish
- Opportunity to develop skills in complex care – including ventilator support, Tracheostomy management, physical disabilities.
Opportunity to develop enhanced competency based clinical skills such as: ventilator circuit management
enhanced infection control skills
Management of respiratory care including suctioning, nebuliser management and tracheostomy tube changing Experience to work with the wider onsite Multidisciplinary team including nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapy, Speech and Language therapy and clinical psychology
Candidates will also gain experience in supporting service users to achieve their rehabilitation and daily activity goals
Healthcare Assistant Welcome - Southport, United Kingdom - Priory Group
Description
Healthcare Assistant £1000 Welcome Bonus
Reference
PRI89859
Location
Cleveland House, Greaves Hall Avenue, Banks, Southport, Lancashire PR9 8BL
Priory Group Division
Adult Care
Salary
£12.60 per hour
Hours
Full Time & Part Time available
Vacancy Type
Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
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Cleveland House is a 32 bed hospital for people who may have had a variety of physical disabilities as well as either acquired brain injuries, intellectual / learning disabilities, or mental illnesses associated with conditions such as epilepsy or sensory impairment.
Clinical care is provided to men and women over the age of 18 in a homely environment by a close knit team of dedicated staff. Therapy is focused on working with residents to improve their quality of life within a caring, safe and supporting atmosphere and in a way that is sensitive to each individual's needs.
Job Advert Role Description
A critical member of the Ward team, supporting and assisting Registered Nurses in the assessment, planning and implementation of patient care. Delivering care to the patient as prescribed by the individual care plans and liaising with family members as appropriate.
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Disclosure
All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory. We are an equal opportunities employer.