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Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 December 2024 |
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| Salary: | £23,615.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £23615.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 December 2024 |
| Location: | Durham, DH1 5TW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9439-24-1250 |
Summary
-To assist in admitting patients to the ward, completing demographic details and recording base-line observations. -To provide care to patients following instructions in the care plan, programme or pathway. -To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinical observations. -To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patients condition and report changes to a registered nurse. -To assist patients meet their personal care needs (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination and comfort). -To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner. -To accurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance charts, reporting concerns to a registered nurse. -To assist clinical team with data entry, filing and maintaining accurate documentation of care. -To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is prepared for the next patient. -To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy. To assist in resolving conflict by responding to concerns and complaints in a positive manner.The main duties for this role are described in detail in the person specification. Please ensure to read through to further your underrstanding of the role All employees are required to promote high quality care and good health and wellbeing through the enduring values described by the Department of Health: The 6Cs care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.