Health Care Assistant Job Description, Berkshire - Workforce and ...

JOB DESCRIPTION___________________________________________________________________POST TITLE:BASE:Healthcare AssistantWindsor wardBAND: Band 2LINE MANAGER: Unit ManagerPROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY: Unit Manager___________________________________________________________________JOB SUMMARY:To support the qualified nursing staff in the delivery of nursing care either directly byassisting in care procedures or by helping with general unit organisation.RESPONSIBILITIES:• To work within a team supporting and assisting qualified nursing staff in theimplementation of patient care e.g. assist patient with personal hygiene, toileting,dressing, moving and handling, mobilising, making beds, serving meals andfeeding patients.• Assist qualified staff with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.• To adhere to a patient’s individual rehabilitation plan as prescribed by qualifiedstaff and other multi-professional team members (e.g. physiotherapists,occupational therapist, speech and language therapist, dietician, doctor etc.)• To assist all disciplines involved in the rehabilitation of the patients on the wardwith initial assessments and ongoing rehabilitation plans.• To communicate in an appropriate manner and to assist in the reception ofpatients to the ward, helping to orientate them and their relatives.• To develop further skills as identified by the team leader / ward manager.• To participate in the supervision and induction of new and junior staff.• To participate on a system of reviewing his/her own performance.• To relay and record any messages/information regarding individual patients orother ward issues, whether taken in writing or verbally, to the nurse in charge.Page 1 of 4

• Checking and replenishing stores.• To assist in maintaining a safe environment: To request repairs and report faults in structure and equipment as necessaryto the nurse in charge. To assist in deployment of resources to meet the needs of the patientscondition, dependency and any special requirements. To advise the ward manager of any difficulties, deficiencies, incidents orcomplaints. To participate in ensuring the environment/ equipment is kept in a clean andtidy manner consistent with infection control guidelines. Follow all trust polices and procedures in relation to health and safety/infection control.• To ensure compliance with all hospital Trust regulatory policies andguidelines.• To undertake any other duties that may from time to time be reasonablyrequired by the ward manager/ Trust.GENERALThis post is one of continual development. The job description is intended as a guideto the principal duties and responsibilities of the post and complements individualobjectives set in line with the department’s annual business objectives.Responsibilities will be reviewed periodically in line with service priorities and dutiesmay change or new duties be introduced after consultation with the post holder.HEALTH AND SAFETYThe Trust attaches the greatest importance to the health and safety of its employees.You are expected to make yourself aware of and comply with the Trust’s anddepartmental Health and Safety policies. Contravention of this policy will normally beregarded as a disciplinary matter.CLINICAL GOVERNANCEThe Trust aims to provide the highest standards of care. To further this aim you areexpected to adhere to acceptable working practice as defined in Trust policies andguidelines. You also have a personal responsibility and accountability to your teamand service to keep yourself up to date and, if you encounter unacceptable practice,to raise it or deal with it through accepted channels.CONFIDENTIALITYAll matters of a confidential nature, including information relating to patients’ detailsor records, information relating to professionals in contract with the Trust, detailsconcerning members of staff or details of contract prices and terms must under nocircumstances be divulged to any unauthorised person or persons. Any breach inconfidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.Page 2 of 4

SMOKE FREE POLICYThe Trust has a Smoke Free Policy, which does not allow smoking on any of thepremises of the Trust. Contravention of this policy will normally be regarded as adisciplinary matter.EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESThe Trust is committed to Equality of Opportunity for all.Page 3 of 4

PERSON SPECIFICATIONCATEGORYEducation/QualificationsESSENTIAL DESIRABLENone required training will be givenNVQ level 2Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing inEnglish to a standard that they can fulfil the job roleTrainingWilling to undertake NVQ level 2Ongoing professional developmentPrevious ExperienceNone requiredPrevious caring experienceKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesGood communication skills both verbally and in writingAbility to work as part of a teamWillingness to learn new skills and attend study sessionsEEEEEEDDAdditional RequirementsFlexible approach to assist with unit operational dutiesReliableReasonable level of fitness (manual handling required)Ability to work flexible shift patternsEEEEDATE OF ISSUE: 26 th July 07Page 4 of 4