Healthcare Assistant Huddersfield, England
Job description
We are looking to recruit motivated, caring, and compassionate individuals for the role of Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to assist qualified nursing staff with direct and indirect patient care within clearly defined limits and attainment of defined competence.
There are a range of roles available on our wards and departments across both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.
Applicants must be a motivated and passionate about high quality patient care have excellent interpersonal skills, be flexible and have an ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment.
Previous experience in a similar setting would be beneficial.
It is essential that the candidate is confident , resilient and has a caring nature.
Please note:
For Ward areas youWILL be required to work shifts and unsocial hours to meet the needs of the service; these include evenings, nights, bank holidays and weekends.
For student nurses wishing to apply for a flexible working contract please contact [email protected] for further information.
- At all times treat patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect, exercising discretion and behaving in a manner consistent with the CHFT standards of behaviour.
- To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work
- Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other members of the care team.
- To maintain Trust policy regarding Control of Infections
- To undertake training re Manual Handling and adhere to principals taught
- To follow Health and Safety policies relevant to working environment and attend mandatory updates in accordance with Trust policy
- Undertake duties that you have received appropriate training for and have been deemed competent
- To adhere to Trust policies and procedures
- To establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with multi-disciplinary team
- Contribute to the development of clinical area, through contribution of new ideas to improve patient care/experience
