Healthcare Assistant T&O, Worcester inWorcester inWorcester PUBLISHED 24 DEC 2023
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1.
Assist with the maintenance of patient hygiene
Washing and bathing the patient in bed/at bedside and in bathroom, using hoists as appropriate.
Care of patients mouth; give mouthwash, clean teeth and care of dentures.
Care of hair washing in bathroom, combing and brushing.
Care and cleaning of nails.
2.
Assist with feeding of patients
Assist with patients to choose appropriate food and drink.
Serving of patient meals and cleaning up afterwards.
Assist individual patients with feeding.
Report on patients intake and record on chart as appropriate.
Preparation of beverages and water jugs as required.
3.
Assist with patients elimination needs
Giving of bedpans and urinals.
Collecting/cleaning of bedpans and urinals.
Asssting Patients to use commodes
Cleaning commodes.
Escort of patients to and from lavatory.
Care of incontinent patients.
Record outputs where appropriate.
Collecting and testing urine samples.
4.
Additional aspects of care
Assisting with the recording and safe keeping of patients property/valuables.
Moving and repositioning of patients.
Dressing/undressing of patients.
Making of occupied and unoccupied beds, tying up of dirty linen bags and despatching to laundry.
Cleaning and tidying examination rooms/clinic areas.
Replenishing of linen or stock cupboards.
Assist with patients mobilisation, ensuring safe environment and using appropriate techniques.
Accompany able patients to other departments.
Assist with occupational, physiotherapy and recreational activities.
Assist in the care of relatives and visitors.
Assist with the care of patients in isolation.
Chaperone professional staff where appropriate.
Measuring body temperature, pulse rate and respiration and completing the necessary documentation.
- Measuring patients height and weight as directed by a registered nurse and recording on the appropriate documentation.
- Be involved in patient booking in/ admission, introducing patients to ward/department area as directed by registered nurse.
- Be adaptable and flexible to working in various areas of the department/ward as required.
Assist the multi professional team to prepare and support patients undergoing treatment and/or investigation maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
Assisting in the care of the dying patient, for example bathing, feeding.
Assisting in preparing deceased patients for the mortuary.
5.
Communication and relationships
The Healthcare Assistants relationship with both staff and patients should be discreet, bearing in mind that all information regarding patients must be kept confidential.
Report to the nurse in charge of the ward/department matters of concern relating to patients and the ward/department environment environment.
Answer the telephone, refer to appropriate person.
Attend ward/department reports and meetings when appropriate.
Be aware of the need to greet visitors to the ward/department and ascertain the purpose of their visit.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health and safety at work in order to maintain a safe environment.
Undertake duties outside your working area (e.g. delivery and collection) to assist in maintaining good communications.
To ensure the privacy and dignity of patients at all times.
6.
Cleaning
Maintain tidiness and cleanliness of areas and equipment as instructed.
7.
Clerical duties
Undertake a range of clerical duties service, this may involve:
Reception/telephone duties
Basic computer skills
Obtaining case notes/x-rays
Filing
Assist in the preparation of medical and nursing notes for ward rounds/clinics
7.
Special Requirements
It is a requirement of the Trust that all healthcare assistants will undertake the core skills programme within 3-6 months of appointment and NVQ Level 2 in Care as soon as is practicably available. There will be an option to undertake NVQ level 3 in Care if not held on appointment.
Trauma and Orthopaedic A& B Ward and Hazel Trauma Unit
Health Care Assistant Vacancies
Full and part time
Exciting opportunities have arisen for committed, enthusiastic and highly motivated health care assistants to join our friendly teams within the trauma and orthopedic teams at Worcester.
Health Care Assistants are a key part of our ward team to enable us to provide high quality care. The complexity of the care needs of the patients gives an ideal opportunity for expanding knowledge in multiple areas of surgical and medical nursing. We will provide you with educational and training opportunities to acquire new skills and advance your professional career in health care.
If you have excellent communication skills, a professional manner and are committed to providing high quality care we want to hear from you.
For more information or informal visits please contact:
Hazel Trauma Ward Manager: Amie Felton at
T&O A Ward Manager: Amber Linke at
T&O B Ward Manager: Megan Griffiths at
Assisting Patients to use commodes, bathroom and bedpans and general hygiene care. Record outputs where appropriate. Collecting and testing urine samples. Assisting with the recording and safe keeping of patients property/valuables. Moving and repositioning of patients. Making of beds, correct procedure for dirty linen. Cleaning and tidying examination rooms/clinic areas. Assist with patients mobilisation, ensuring safe environment. Assist with therapies and recreational activities. Assist with the care of patients in isolation. Chaperone professional staff where appropriate. Measuring patient observations and documenting appropriately. Be adaptable and flexible to working in various areas of the department/ward as required. Report to the nurse in charge of the ward/department matters of concern relating to patients and the ward/department environment environment. Answer the telephone, refer to appropriate person. Attend ward/department reports and meetings when appropriate. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health and safety at work in order to maintain a safe environment. Undertake duties outside your working area (e.g. delivery and collection) to assist in maintaining good communications. To ensure the privacy and dignity of patients at all times.
1.
Assist with the maintenance of patient hygiene
Washing and bathing the patient in bed/at bedside and in bathroom, using hoists as appropriate.
Care of patients mouth; give mouthwash, clean teeth and care of dentures.
Care of hair washing in bathroom, combing and brushing.
Care and cleaning of nails.
2.
Assist with feeding of patients
Assist with patients to choose appropriate food and drink.
Serving of patient meals and cleaning up afterwards.
Assist individual patients with feeding.
Report on patients intake and record on chart as appropriate.
Preparation of beverages and water jugs as required.
3.
Assist with patients elimination needs
Giving of bedpans and urinals.
Collecting/cleaning of bedpans and urinals.
Asssting Patients to use commodes
Cleaning commodes.
Escort of patients to and from lavatory.
Care of incontinent patients.
Record outputs where appropriate.
Collecting and testing urine samples.
4.
Additional aspects of care
Assisting with the recording and safe keeping of patients property/valuables.
Moving and repositioning of patients.
Dressing/undressing of patients.
Making of occupied and unoccupied beds, tying up of dirty linen bags and despatching to laundry.
Cleaning and tidying examination rooms/clinic areas.
Replenishing of linen or stock cupboards.
Assist with patients mobilisation, ensuring safe environment and using appropriate techniques.
Accompany able patients to other departments.
Assist with occupational, physiotherapy and recreational activities.
Assist in the care of relatives and visitors.
Assist with the care of patients in isolation.
Chaperone professional staff where appropriate.
Measuring body temperature, pulse rate and respiration and completing the necessary documentation.
- Measuring patients height and weight as directed by a registered nurse and recording on the appropriate documentation.
- Be involved in patient booking in/ admission, introducing patients to ward/department area as directed by registered nurse.
- Be adaptable and flexible to working in various areas of the department/ward as required.
Assist the multi professional team to prepare and support patients undergoing treatment and/or investigation maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
Assisting in the care of the dying patient, for example bathing, feeding.
Assisting in preparing deceased patients for the mortuary.
5.
Communication and relationships
The Healthcare Assistants relationship with both staff and patients should be discreet, bearing in mind that all information regarding patients must be kept confidential.
Report to the nurse in charge of the ward/department matters of concern relating to patients and the ward/department environment environment.
Answer the telephone, refer to appropriate person.
Attend ward/department reports and meetings when appropriate.
Be aware of the need to greet visitors to the ward/department and ascertain the purpose of their visit.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health and safety at work in order to maintain a safe environment.
Undertake duties outside your working area (e.g. delivery and collection) to assist in maintaining good communications.
To ensure the privacy and dignity of patients at all times.
6.
Cleaning
Maintain tidiness and cleanliness of areas and equipment as instructed.
7.
Clerical duties
Undertake a range of clerical duties service, this may involve:
Reception/telephone duties
Basic computer skills
Obtaining case notes/x-rays
Filing
Assist in the preparation of medical and nursing notes for ward rounds/clinics
7.
Special Requirements
It is a requirement of the Trust that all healthcare assistants will undertake the core skills programme within 3-6 months of appointment and NVQ Level 2 in Care as soon as is practicably available. There will be an option to undertake NVQ level 3 in Care if not held on appointment.
Trauma and Orthopaedic A& B Ward and Hazel Trauma Unit
Health Care Assistant Vacancies
Full and part time
Exciting opportunities have arisen for committed, enthusiastic and highly motivated health care assistants to join our friendly teams within the trauma and orthopedic teams at Worcester.
Health Care Assistants are a key part of our ward team to enable us to provide high quality care. The complexity of the care needs of the patients gives an ideal opportunity for expanding knowledge in multiple areas of surgical and medical nursing. We will provide you with educational and training opportunities to acquire new skills and advance your professional career in health care.
If you have excellent communication skills, a professional manner and are committed to providing high quality care we want to hear from you.
For more information or informal visits please contact:
Hazel Trauma Ward Manager: Amie Felton at
T&O A Ward Manager: Amber Linke at
T&O B Ward Manager: Megan Griffiths at
Assisting Patients to use commodes, bathroom and bedpans and general hygiene care. Record outputs where appropriate. Collecting and testing urine samples. Assisting with the recording and safe keeping of patients property/valuables. Moving and repositioning of patients. Making of beds, correct procedure for dirty linen. Cleaning and tidying examination rooms/clinic areas. Assist with patients mobilisation, ensuring safe environment. Assist with therapies and recreational activities. Assist with the care of patients in isolation. Chaperone professional staff where appropriate. Measuring patient observations and documenting appropriately. Be adaptable and flexible to working in various areas of the department/ward as required. Report to the nurse in charge of the ward/department matters of concern relating to patients and the ward/department environment environment. Answer the telephone, refer to appropriate person. Attend ward/department reports and meetings when appropriate. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health and safety at work in order to maintain a safe environment. Undertake duties outside your working area (e.g. delivery and collection) to assist in maintaining good communications. To ensure the privacy and dignity of patients at all times.
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