Job summary
We have a dynamic team who are looking to recruit new members to join us, caring for the Frail Elderly from 65 and above. We are a well established multidisciplinary team with lots of learning to give. You will be working with our team in our 18 bedded inpatient Unit, Frailty Assessment Unit (FAU), and Rapid Access Clinic (RACE), our unit is a short stay of 72 hours.
Your shifts will include days and nights, hands on care for our patients, maintaining a safe environment, ensuring adequate oral intake, communication with all members of the team.
Main duties of the job
Personal care, monitoring vital signs, Blood Glucose monitoring, ECGs, taking bloods, feeding, and assisting with feeding, mobilising patients assisting the therapists to mobilise patients, managing catheters, documentation, care of the dying.
You need to be good communicators, team players, compassionate, caring, supportive of the registered nurse, to cover Rapid access clinic when the clinic HCA is on leave.
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
1. The healthcare assistant / support worker will Provide patient centred, compassionate care at all times and advocate for the patient. 2. The healthcare assistant / support worker is a member of the team that delivers clinical care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Tasks are delegated by the registered nurse. 3. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that patients are cared for in a safe environment and that privacy and dignity is maintained at all times. 4. The post holder will provide direct care and provide verbal and written reports. 5. To actively seek the views of patients / carers on their understanding of their care needs and develop a relationship to ensure the patients experience is positive. 6. The Healthcare Assistant is required to successfully complete all 15 standards within the Induction Care Certificate and associated workbook within the set timeframe of 4 weeks (maximum 12 weeks).
Main Responsibilities
Clinical
1. To assist the registered nurse / professional in the delivery of patient care 2. To communicate with patients, in such a way, that respects and takes into account the patients level of understanding. 3. To assist with the preparation and delivery of meals and beverages, assisting patients as requested. 4. Adhere to strict compliance with Trust Infection Control policies and procedures. 5. To participate in the admission process of patients as directed by the registered nurse. 6. To assist the registered nurse / professional in the delivery of patient care pre, peri and post procedures, as required. 7. To communicate effectively with patients / carers to ensure patients are kept well informed of any changes or delays to appointments / investigations. 8. To be responsible for undertaking and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, urine analysis, weight, height, reporting any abnormalities to the nurse / professional in charge. 9. To help patients within the parameters of their level of mobility, using equipment as required, ensuring risks are minimised. 10. Help patients to look after themselves and maintain their personal hygiene whilst ensuring their privacy and dignity is maintained. To wash and bathe the patient, in bed or in the bathroom. To care for patients mouths, hair nails and pressure areas. To help patients dress and undress. 11. To help patients to be as comfortable as possible during their stay and to ensure that they are able to rest, providing a safe, controlled environment. 12. To assist and enable patients to access clean and safe toilet facilities. To care for incontinent patients, following the plan of care. Maintain necessary documentation in relation to fluid balance. 13. Keep patients bed space tidy, cleaning the bed and locker and any other furniture, as necessary. 14. To assist and help the trained nurse in supporting patients and carers during their visit, as appropriate. To provide on-going support to patients and significant others. 15. To help patients pack and unpack clothing on admission, transfer or discharge. To ensure that property is documented and stored as per Trust policy. 16. Assist the trained staff with the performance of last offices of care.
Non Clinical 1. To escort patients to other departments and ensure post holder is sufficiently informed to respond to questions from other departments on the condition of the patient. 2. To find relevant reports e.g. pathology results on the computer and pass these to the appropriate professional. To file appropriate notes and reports and send information to others i.e. other departments. 3. To monitor and top up medical stock, linen supplies. 4. Identify aggressive / abusive behaviour and obtain help from senior members of staff. 5. To act as a chaperone as requested. 6. To enable patients / carers to find out about services available and support them when using these services, by liaising with the registered nurse and other members of the multidisciplinary team. 7. To encourage communication and assist patient / carer when required by discussing their plan of care with them and following instructions from specific specialists i.e. Speech and Language Therapists. 8. To act in accordance with the Data Protection Act, Caldicott and Freedom of Information Act 9. To adhere to ALL trust policies and guidelines and ensure that own practice in relation to Infection Control is exemplary. 10. To be fully conversant with the Trust Policy on Child Protection issues and to report any observation / concern to the nurse leading the shift.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
1. The healthcare assistant / support worker will Provide patient centred, compassionate care at all times and advocate for the patient. 2. The healthcare assistant / support worker is a member of the team that delivers clinical care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Tasks are delegated by the registered nurse. 3. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that patients are cared for in a safe environment and that privacy and dignity is maintained at all times. 4. The post holder will provide direct care and provide verbal and written reports. 5. To actively seek the views of patients / carers on their understanding of their care needs and develop a relationship to ensure the patients experience is positive. 6. The Healthcare Assistant is required to successfully complete all 15 standards within the Induction Care Certificate and associated workbook within the set timeframe of 4 weeks (maximum 12 weeks).
Main Responsibilities
Clinical
1. To assist the registered nurse / professional in the delivery of patient care 2. To communicate with patients, in such a way, that respects and takes into account the patients level of understanding. 3. To assist with the preparation and delivery of meals and beverages, assisting patients as requested. 4. Adhere to strict compliance with Trust Infection Control policies and procedures. 5. To participate in the admission process of patients as directed by the registered nurse. 6. To assist the registered nurse / professional in the delivery of patient care pre, peri and post procedures, as required. 7. To communicate effectively with patients / carers to ensure patients are kept well informed of any changes or delays to appointments / investigations. 8. To be responsible for undertaking and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, urine analysis, weight, height, reporting any abnormalities to the nurse / professional in charge. 9. To help patients within the parameters of their level of mobility, using equipment as required, ensuring risks are minimised. 10. Help patients to look after themselves and maintain their personal hygiene whilst ensuring their privacy and dignity is maintained. To wash and bathe the patient, in bed or in the bathroom. To care for patients mouths, hair nails and pressure areas. To help patients dress and undress. 11. To help patients to be as comfortable as possible during their stay and to ensure that they are able to rest, providing a safe, controlled environment. 12. To assist and enable patients to access clean and safe toilet facilities. To care for incontinent patients, following the plan of care. Maintain necessary documentation in relation to fluid balance. 13. Keep patients bed space tidy, cleaning the bed and locker and any other furniture, as necessary. 14. To assist and help the trained nurse in supporting patients and carers during their visit, as appropriate. To provide on-going support to patients and significant others. 15. To help patients pack and unpack clothing on admission, transfer or discharge. To ensure that property is documented and stored as per Trust policy. 16. Assist the trained staff with the performance of last offices of care.
Non Clinical 1. To escort patients to other departments and ensure post holder is sufficiently informed to respond to questions from other departments on the condition of the patient. 2. To find relevant reports e.g. pathology results on the computer and pass these to the appropriate professional. To file appropriate notes and reports and send information to others i.e. other departments. 3. To monitor and top up medical stock, linen supplies. 4. Identify aggressive / abusive behaviour and obtain help from senior members of staff. 5. To act as a chaperone as requested. 6. To enable patients / carers to find out about services available and support them when using these services, by liaising with the registered nurse and other members of the multidisciplinary team. 7. To encourage communication and assist patient / carer when required by discussing their plan of care with them and following instructions from specific specialists i.e. Speech and Language Therapists. 8. To act in accordance with the Data Protection Act, Caldicott and Freedom of Information Act 9. To adhere to ALL trust policies and guidelines and ensure that own practice in relation to Infection Control is exemplary. 10. To be fully conversant with the Trust Policy on Child Protection issues and to report any observation / concern to the nurse leading the shift.
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
