Health Care Assistant

4 months ago

St Helens, United Kingdom Fairfield Independent Hospital Full time

Job Summary To assist in the delivery of patient care and other ward related duties as directed by and under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare Professional. Roles and responsibilities Communication To communicate clearly and effectively with patients and staff of all disciplines To ensure prompt reporting of any relevant information regarding patients, including observation of progress or deterioration in a patients condition. Make entries on patient records to record clinical interventions Complete correct forms to accompany specimens Receive and deliver patient related information to and from other departments, either oral, written, electronic and inform appropriate personnel Communicate with both patients and relatives in a polite and pleasant manner Patient Care Assist with the provision of essential nursing care Where trained to do so obtain and despatch specimens on request Carry out a range of clinical competencies applicable to the ward/department, if trained to do so. These will be reviewed on a regular basis.

Initiate emergency action when required Assist Healthcare professionals in carrying out clinical procedures. Escort and assist the qualified Nurse in the safe transfer of patients within the hospital and other hospitals Ensure the patients well being by accurately monitoring, recording and reporting variations in vital signs to the qualified nurse. To accurately, when trained to do so assess a patient completing accurate documentation and report to qualified staff Maintain safety of patients personal clothing and property in accordance with agreed policies related to security and confidentiality. The above list is not exhaustive but reflects main duties of the post.

It will be reviewed annually to respond to the changing needs of the service, in consultation with the post holder. Additional responsibilities Conform to Hospital policies, procedures and guidelines Participate in statutory and mandatory training as determined by the Hospital To assist and support new team members Contribute to a positive team philosophy in which people feel valued and motivated Actively participate in team meetings Participate in the care of ward/department equipment, including reporting faults Maintain an awareness of budgetary constraints and actively participate in the careful use of resources. Undertake work in other areas as necessary, following appropriate training. Undertake administrative, clinical and housekeeping duties as and when required.

Undertake the cleaning of areas and equipment within the ward/department according to hospital policies and procedures. (Including the Infection Control policy) Report any untoward or unusual incident to a qualified nurse. To be actively involved in own self-development. Health & Safety It is the responsibility of all employees to work with managers to achieve a healthy and safe environment, and to take reasonable care of themselves and others.

This stipulates that all previous convictions, including those that are spent must be declared. Previous convictions will not necessarily preclude an individual from employment within the Hospital but must be declared in writing at the appropriate stage during the recruitment process. Equality & Diversity It is the responsibility of every member of staff to understand our equality and diversity commitments and statutory obligations under current equality legislation. All employees must act in ways that support equality and diversity and recognises the importance of peoples rights in accordance with legislation, policies, procedures and good practice.

All employees must read the Hospitals Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy. Smoke-free Policy This Hospital operates a Smoke-free policy. This means that smoking is not permitted anywhere within owned or leased premises, including within their grounds and within owned or leased vehicles. The job description does not form part of the Contract of Employment.

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