Healthcare Assistant - Ward 30 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Liverpool River Alliance of Wisconsin
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nHealthcare Assistant - Ward 30 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with River Alliance of Wisconsin in Liverpool, England, United Kingdom\n\nWard 30 is a 27 bedded elderly and dementia medical ward in the Aintree site Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse assisting the Ward / Department team in providing the highest possible standard of basic care for patients and their families/carer As Band 2 Health Care assistant duties will include supporting the registered nursing teams in providing patient care, clinical duties such as assisting patients with extended personal hygiene needs, meeting patients nutritional needs, including completing risk assessments and implementing plans of care. Pressure area care . We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic health care assistant who can demonstrate the trust values to join our team. This trust is an exiting and rewarding place to work and successful applicants will be offered full support in settling in your new role. We offer a full and comprehensive training and induction period. This is a full time job and this involves rotating and working days and night shifts. Support all individuals through effective communication General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds. (Refer to policy for the care of mattresses and beds). Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol. Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas. Collection of Blood products as required from laboratory Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents, reporting of incidents if they occur. Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff. Supports members of the nursing team in the management of abusive and aggressive behaviour with supervision Contribute to the Health, Safety and Security of individuals Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust. The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience. The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond. To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf Follow Us On Social Media Facebook Liverpool University Hospitals Careers Instagram - @LUHFTcareers Twitter - @LUHFTcareers Care Duties Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags). Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained. Support of patients in managing incontinence. Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and reports information to Registered nurse Preparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary. Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department with regard to the number of meals needed. Reports patients dietary intake as indicated in the patients plan of care Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan. Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans. Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care. Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing. Escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices. General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff. Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations. Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers. This advert closes on Monday 9 Dec 2024"}