Patient Care Assistant

1 month ago

Steeton, Bradford, United Kingdom Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others?

We invite compassionate individuals, with or without prior healthcare experience, to join the Airedale NHS Foundation Trust team in providing essential support to our community. Opportunities are available for Patient Care Assistants in various medical and surgical departments.

No prior experience? That’s perfectly fine. We are committed to providing comprehensive training to equip you with the necessary skills.

What matters most to us is your kindness and genuine desire to assist patients and their families. As a Patient Care Assistant, you will need to be adaptable and willing to work various shifts around the clock.

If this resonates with you, you already possess the qualities that define an exceptional Patient Care Assistant.

From the moment you join our team, you will have access to extensive learning, development, and training opportunities. As you advance in your career within the NHS, you will gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to deliver safe and compassionate care to patients.

The role of a Patient Care Assistant can pave the way for numerous career paths. With the right guidance, those interested can pursue training to become future nurses, nursing associates, or midwives.

Main Responsibilities

As a Patient Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Nursing and Midwifery teams in delivering care to our patients. Each day will present new challenges, and you will collaborate with the team to perform a variety of tasks aimed at meeting the needs of patients and their families.

Key Duties Include:

  • Assisting patients with personal hygiene and dressing
  • Serving meals and aiding patients during mealtime
  • Supporting patients in mobility
  • Maintaining cleanliness of patient areas
  • Engaging with patients and their families
  • Observing and reporting on patient conditions

Shift Patterns

Example shift types include:

  • Long Day
  • Early Shift
  • Late Shift
  • Night Shift

About Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values our staff and promotes a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from individuals who share our values and contribute to our diverse workforce.

What We Offer

  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Supportive team culture
  • Competitive NHS salary and pension scheme
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Enhanced pay for unsocial hours
  • Family leave policies
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Opportunities for professional development

Essential Qualities and Skills

  • A caring and compassionate nature
  • Friendly and approachable demeanor
  • Willingness to assist patients with personal needs
  • Ability to follow instructions accurately
  • Team player with the initiative to work independently
  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • Organizational skills

Training and Development

We provide a comprehensive two-week induction and training program for new Patient Care Assistants, covering essential skills such as infection prevention and direct patient care. You will have the opportunity to learn alongside experienced staff and receive support to achieve a Care Certificate.

For those interested in furthering their careers, pathways to Nursing Associate and Registered Nurse roles are available.

Experience Requirements

Essential: No prior experience necessary.

Desirable: Experience in a care setting or customer service is a plus.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.

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