Description
Priory Hospital Altrincham has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
Located in South Manchester, Priory Hospital Altrincham is set within a beautiful Grade II listed building, providing the perfect setting to focus on patient recovery.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be part of a compassionate team committed to patient wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
You will assist qualified staff with assessing and implementing individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities to facilitate patient wellbeing, dignity, and treatment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting Registered Nurses in delivering individualised patient care in line with care plans, promoting patients' wellbeing, dignity, and independence.
- Assisting patients with personal care, including dressing, bathing, and toileting, ensuring their comfort, privacy, and safety.
- Monitoring patients' physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, reporting any concerns or changes to the nursing team, and maintaining accurate records.
- Carrying out delegated patient care interventions, including observation and engagement, escorting patients on leave, and supporting de-escalation in line with training and competencies.
- Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, clean, and supportive ward environment, following infection control, confidentiality, and safeguarding procedures.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Essential requirements for the role include:
- A minimum of NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Mathematics and English.
- Good communication, listening, and observational skills.
- An understanding of confidentiality and the importance of maintaining accurate records.
- Basic IT literacy and the ability to follow care plans and instructions.
- A caring, compassionate, and supportive approach to patient care.
Beneficial experience includes:
- Previous experience working in a healthcare, hospital, or care environment.
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs or learning disabilities.
- Experience providing personal care and supporting patients with daily living activities.
- Experience monitoring patients' wellbeing and reporting concerns to clinical staff.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
We offer various benefits, including:
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra day's annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits, including reduced rates and access to new schemes, such as gym membership, IT technology, and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses