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PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of elderly patients by providing compassionate care.
Gain valuable experience and skills while working in a busy care environment, enhancing your professional development.
Access to ongoing training opportunities, helping you to grow within your role and advance your career in healthcare.
Work alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals, fostering collaboration and teamwork.
Flexibility with a day and night shift pattern, which can accommodate various personal schedules.
Potential to use and improve your Welsh language skills, as speaking Welsh is a desirable attribute for the role.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is looking for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join the team on Glaslyn Ward in Bangor. This role involves providing nursing care to elderly patients during both day and night shifts. The successful candidate will assist with personal hygiene needs, support nutritional intake, monitor patient observations, and document information accurately, all while delivering compassionate care.
Ongoing training opportunities will be offered to the successful applicant, and while the ability to speak Welsh is desirable, both Welsh and English speakers are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates can find more details in the attached job description and person specification or by applying directly.
Ongoing training opportunities will be offered to the successful applicant, and while the ability to speak Welsh is desirable, both Welsh and English speakers are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates can find more details in the attached job description and person specification or by applying directly.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team on Glaslyn Ward. The individual will be working alongside other members of staff, on a day and night shift pattern. The individual will be providing nursing care for a variety of patients on a busy care of the Elderly ward. There will be ongoing training opportunities for the successful applicant.
By becoming part of the team on Glaslyn your main duties of the job would be to assist to deliver high standard of patient care by being caring and compassionate. You would assist the patient with their personal and hygiene needs, encourage them with their nutritional intake, monitor their observations and accurately document information.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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To work as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you will need a variety of skills and qualities to provide effective care and support to patients. Here are some essential skills and qualifications:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with patients and providing emotional support is crucial.
3. Compassion and Empathy: Understanding the feelings and experiences of patients to provide the best possible care.
4. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role may involve lifting and moving patients, as well as being on your feet for long periods.
5. Teamwork: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.
6. Patience and Resilience: Caring for patients, especially those with complex needs, can be challenging, so patience is essential.
7. Attention to Detail: Noticing changes in a patient's condition and following care plans accurately.
8. Basic IT Skills: Many healthcare environments use electronic patient records, so familiarity with computers is beneficial.
9. Organizational Skills: Managing your time and priorities effectively to ensure that all patient needs are met.
10. Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations: Knowledge of infection control, safeguarding, and maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff.
11. Basic Clinical Skills: Depending on the setting, you may need skills such as taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure), assisting with personal care, and understanding basic medical terminology.
Qualifications
While formal qualifications are not always required to become an HCA, some employers may prefer candidates with:
- Relevant Experience: Experience in care settings, either paid or voluntary, is highly valued.
- NVQs or Diplomas: Qualifications in Health and Social Care, such as an NVQ Level 2 or 3, can enhance your employability.
- Basic First Aid Certification: Having this certification can be beneficial.
Additional Training
Many employers offer on-the-job training, and you may also be expected to complete mandatory training courses, such as:
- Manual handling
- Health and safety
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
- Infection prevention and control
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