Health Care Assistant/Nursing Aid

JOB DETAILS: OVERALL, JOB PURPOSE • To assist in patient care and other ward-related duties as directed by, and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in the unit.

• He/she will work closely with the team of qualified nursing staff to ensure continuity of patient care.

• Keep up-to-date with ward, and hospital developments and changes.

• Adhere to hospital policies and protocols.

• Learn and update new skills as necessary, work-based training, e.g.

manual handling, Work in accordance with organizational policy, procedures and strategy.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES • Certificate of training as a nursing assistant.

• Previous experience as a Nursing Auxiliary within the hospital setting, or in a Care Home.

• Good interpersonal skills.

Able to perform personal care for patients.

Can read and write and is able to document care to a good standard.

• Pleasant personality, ability to work well in a team, has high level of commitment and flexible.

• Good communication skill and ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team.