Health Care Support Worker

7 months ago

Llandrindod Wells, United Kingdom Powys Teaching Health Board Full time

.The post holder will work as part of a team of ward-based nursing staff and will be required to carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and non-direct care for the benefit of the patient and will be in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.

Work within core competency framework and expected to deliver a range of basic nursing duties to patients linked clearly to minimum training requirements providing competency to practice.

Required to carry out a range of assigned tasks, participating in the delivery of basic nursing duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Working as part of a ward-based team assist in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care, acting in a professional manner at all times.
Assist in the adequate nutrition and hydration of individual patients as directed by the Registered Nurse. Participate in food monitoring and complete documentation accurately.
Assist in ensuring that the ward area is kept clean and tidy, e.g. participating in general housekeeping, adhering guidelines in the disposal of dirty linen etc in accordance with Health Board Policies.
Communicate daily with patients and relatives, ward staff and ward visitors, ensuring a polite, respectful, and courteous manner.
Communicate effectively with patients, negotiate care using tact and persuasive skills, and overcome any barriers to understanding, e.g., blind or deaf patients, those with speech difficulties.
Use effective communication skills within the ward/department and with all members of the team, patients, relatives, and personnel from other departments.
Be expected to attend and participate in ward meetings.
Undertake basic nursing duties, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following a period of training and on completion of core competencies.
Undertake care in accordance with the standards of care set out in the Fundamentals of Care.
Assist in the movement and transfer of patients, using manual handling aids as appropriate to maximize the safety of staff and patients, in accordance with the patient’s individual care plan.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

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

Enable patients to meet their personal and oral hygiene needs according to their individual preferences and clinical need, ensuring patient’s comfort, dignity, and privacy at all times. Recognise and report any change in the patient’s condition to a trained member of staff.
Enable patients to safely access and use toilet facilities. Participates in the collection of specimens, and disposes of body waste, as per Health Board procedures and guidelines.
Understand and practice a range of routine procedures, which require a basic level of knowledge, e.g., recording, and documenting patient’s observations, sample collection, aseptic technique and the principles of infection control, urinary catheter care.
Assist others in the care of patients with terminal illness, confusion, dementia, and those requiring 1:1 nursing supervision, maintaining dignity and respect at all times, minimizing the negative effects of disruptive or abusive behaviour.
Be alert to recognise any change in patients’ observations or condition, and escalate appropriately to a trained member of staff.
Be aware of the principles for pressure sore prevention and the need to report any changes in a patients’ skin condition. Be able to correctly use pressure-relieving equipment to prevent and minimize the adverse effects of pressure.
Assist in the reception and care of patients and relatives, ensure that patient’s property and valuables are dealt with as per Health Board policy and maintaining confidentiality of information.
Identify equipment not in good working order, reporting any faults to the Ward Manager/Senior Nurse and the Estates Department.
Adhere to Health Board policies and guidelines at all times and Health Care Support Workers Code of Conduct.
Maintain, store, and retrieve accurate records using manual and computerized systems, as appropriate to the ward area.
Participate in any audit as required in relation to ward activities as directed by a Registered Nurse.
Be able to demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced members of the team.

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