Health Care Support Worker – Ross Community Hospital

Health Care Support Worker – Ross Community Hospital

We are looking for a Health Care Support Worker to join our nursing team at Ross Community Hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Assist the registered nurse in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care.
• Undertake patient personal care and related procedures, including bathing and toileting in accordance with patient care plans.
• Assist patients to eat and drink if required.
• Ensure the environment is clean and in good working order.

Education & Qualifications

• A minimum Maths and English GCSE grades 3 – 9 or grades A,B,C,D or equivalent Functional Skills qualifications
• Willingness to undertake the Maths and English Functional Skills qualifications
• Diploma level 2/3 in Health & Social Care
• Willingness to work towards Apprenticeship level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge of roles and responsibilities within clinical setting
• Knowledge of administrative and demonstrable organisation skills
• Ability to perform patient observations and recordings

Experience

• Working with people
• Previous experience in care environment

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.

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