Health Care Assistant needed in Bradford (visa sponsorship available)

Job role: Health Care Assistant

Company name: NHS Jobs

Salary: £22,383.00 per year

Job Reference: C9389-24-0840

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About the Job: 

1 To maintain the highest possible standards of compassionate and professional patient care with particular attention to privacy and dignity 2 Assist with the implementation of care delegated by Registered Nursing Staff for which training has been given and competencies achieved. 3 Assist patients with personal care, hygiene and sanitary needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained 4 Assist in the care both physical, emotional and social needs of the patient and their families. 5 Assist in meeting patients nutritional needs, including non-oral nutritional and fluid intake. Ensure that patients who require assistance at mealtimes are assisted with eating and drinking 6 Where identified in the plan of care, ensure that food and fluid intake and elimination output are accurately documented on appropriate charts.

7 Assist in skin and pressure area care to prevent pressure ulcers developing. Under the supervision of registered nurses, ensure patients are helped to move position to prevent discomfort and / or pressure ulcers and promote effective respiratory function. 8 Assist patients with safe mobilisation according to their plan of care and where appropriate seek help from other members of the hospice team. 9 Utilise appropriate moving and handling aids to reduce the risk of injury to the patient and themselves 10 Assist in supporting therapeutic recreational activities for patients as appropriate 11 Contribute to the assessment, implementation and evaluation of care.

12 Communicate effectively with all staff members. 13 Help to ensure a high standard of general cleanliness of the unit. 14 Observe patients and report any concerns/changes promptly in condition, to the nurse responsible for the patients care. 15 Take responsibility for the removal and safe disposal of clinical waste. 16 Participate in audits following support or training e.g. hand washing, environmental observations. 17 Ensure privacy, dignity, and confidentiality for patients and families is maintained at all times. 18 Support trained nurses in their roles as instructed.

19 Participate in end of life care which will include Last Offices 20 Participate in social activities to offer further support to patients and families. 21 Assist registered staff in the taking and recording of vital signs as per the patients plan of care 22 Be aware of and contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse and report any suspicions of abuse to the nurse in charge 23 Have a duty and a responsibility to protect vulnerable adults, children and young people in accordance with National Guidelines, local policies and training.

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