Healthcare Assistant

6 months ago

Neath, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

The Healthcare Assistant will work at all times under the delegation of a registered practitioner in the delivery of person centred care.

The post holder will be responsible for following the care plans and recording all personally generated observations and documenting care given in individual's notes.

Patient Care

Assist the Registered nurses in the assessment, on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.

Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner, This will include:
**. Performing patient observations**: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, blood glucose and urinalysis.

Report observations and any perceived changes noted in the patient's condition to the nurse in charge without delay.

Support the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner in the delivery of the fundamentals of care according to the needs of the patient. This will include providing feedback on progress against the plans.

Recognises and effectively responds to emergency situations escalating support from the Registered Practitioner in a timely and appropriate manner.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Patient Care

Assist the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner in the assessment, on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.

Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner, This will include:

- Performing patient observations: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, blood glucose and urinalysis.

Reports observations and any perceived changes noted in the patient's condition to the nurse in charge without delay.

Support the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner in the delivery of the fundamentals of care according to the needs of the patient. This will include providing feedback on progress against the plans.

Recognises and effectively responds to emergency situations escalating support from the Registered Practitioner in a timely and appropriate manner.

Promotion of Independence and Wellbeing

Assist patients/ clients to achieve physical and emotional wellbeing and comfort encouraging independence where appropriate.

Promotes health promotion activities relevant to the specialty.

Respect the privacy, dignity, needs, beliefs, choices and preferences of patients and carers.

Ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking care procedures.

Delivering Safe and High Quality Care

Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable adults/children and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate Registered Practitioner in a timely manner.

Identify situations which may cause concern e.g. in relation to patient care / health and safety and reports to the Registered Practitioner in a timely and appropriate manner.

Develop understanding of caring for individuals relevant to specialty e.g. dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities relevant to area of practice.

Undertakes additional champion/ link roles relevant to speciality and as requested by ward / department manager.

Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others.

Communicating and Relationships

Communicates effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.

Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principals of confidentiality at all times

Maintains clear and accurate patient records relating to patient care and interventions utilising both digital and paper based records as directed by the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner.

Report to the Registered Practitioner any untoward incidents/complaints as soon possible.

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