Responsibilities:
1. Personal care: Assist patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
2. Mobility and transfers: Help patients move around, transfer from one place to another, and use mobility aids.
3. Vital signs: Measure and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiratory rate.
4. Feeding and nutrition: Assist patients with eating and drinking, and help with meal preparation and serving.
5. Hygiene and infection control: Maintain a clean and safe environment, and follow infection control procedures.
6. Communication: Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, providing emotional support and reassurance.
7. Observation and reporting: Observe patients' conditions, report any changes or concerns to nurses or doctors, and document patient information.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) program preferred
- Valid DBS
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification as needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.45-£13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person