Healthcare Assistant - Ward 11 Broadgreen Hospital Liverpool, England
Job description
Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse assisting the Ward/Department in providing the highest possible standard of basic care for patients and their families/carer.
Reports patients dietary intake as indicated in the patients plan of care.
Carry out any movement and handling with the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.
Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.
Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered Nurse in conjunction with the patient’s plan of care.
Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.
Escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Support all individuals through effective communication
General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds. (Refer to policy for the care of mattresses and beds)
Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol.
Prepare used linen bags for collection by porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.
Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas
Collection of blood products as required from laboratory
Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy
Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents, reporting of incidents if they occur.
Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff
Supports members of the nursing team in the management of abusive and aggressive behaviour with supervision.
Contribute to the Health, Safety and Security of individuals.
