Patient Care Assistant

4 weeks ago

Llandrindod Wells, Powys, United Kingdom Powys Teaching Health Board Full time

Job Overview

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team of nursing professionals in a ward environment, undertaking a variety of tasks that involve both direct and indirect patient care, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.

This role requires adherence to a core competency framework, ensuring the delivery of essential nursing tasks that align with minimum training standards, thereby establishing the necessary competency for practice.

Responsibilities include executing assigned duties while actively participating in the provision of fundamental nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Key Responsibilities

As a vital member of the ward team, you will contribute to the delivery of exceptional nursing care, maintaining professionalism at all times.

You will assist in promoting adequate nutrition and hydration for patients as directed by the Registered Nurse, engaging in food monitoring and ensuring accurate documentation.

It is essential to maintain a clean and organized ward environment, participating in general housekeeping tasks and following protocols for the disposal of soiled linen in accordance with Health Board Policies.

Daily communication with patients, their families, ward staff, and visitors is crucial, ensuring a polite, respectful, and courteous approach.

Effective communication skills are necessary to engage with patients, facilitating care discussions with tact and overcoming any barriers to understanding, including those faced by blind or deaf patients or individuals with speech difficulties.

The ability to communicate effectively within the ward and with all team members, patients, families, and staff from other departments is essential.

Proficiency in Welsh is desirable for this position; applications from both Welsh and English speakers are welcomed.

About Powys Teaching Health Board

Powys is recognized as a fantastic place to live and work, offering a rural health setting that fosters both personal and professional growth, with patients at the center of care delivery. If you are a driven professional seeking job satisfaction, Powys is the ideal location. We are committed to supporting your career aspirations.

Powys Teaching Health Board is dedicated to addressing the health and wellbeing needs of the Powys population. As the largest county in Wales, with stunning landscapes from Snowdonia to the Brecon Beacons, we provide a diverse range of award-winning hospital, community, mental health, and learning disability services. We take pride in delivering exceptional patient care and offering a variety of career opportunities for professionals eager to make a meaningful impact.

Job Responsibilities

A comprehensive Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the supporting documents or by clicking 'Apply now' to view in Trac.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Strong general education background
  • Demonstrated understanding of the role's requirements

Desirable

  • NVQ Level II Award or working towards it
  • GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
  • Previous experience in a hospital setting

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working collaboratively within a team

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a caring environment

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals in both verbal and written forms
  • Capacity to remain composed in high-pressure situations

Desirable

  • Proficiency in Welsh

Values

Essential

  • Alignment with PTHB Values
  • Demonstration of core caring values
  • A caring, kind, and sympathetic demeanor consistent with PTHB Values
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Skill in prioritizing competing demands on time

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Flexibility to accommodate service needs
  • Adaptability to various situations
  • Willingness to embrace change as necessary
  • Capability to assist with the safe handling of patients

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