Health Care Assistant / Adults / Mental Health / Hospital

Health Care assistants required to work with adults with mental Health conditions, including

stress, depression, post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders and addiction treatment within an Acute Mental Health Hospital in South West London.

Rates of pay are £26,000 per year (depending on qualifications and experience)

Responsibilities:

-Able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and other staff

-Experienced in working in a caring environment

-Able to work flexibly (shift work)

-Aware of the need for confidentiality

-Able to work as part of a team

-Interested in caring for patients with a variety of conditions in a hospital settings

-To assist in admitting patients to the ward, completing demographic details and recording baseline observations

-To provide care to patients following instructions in the Care Plan, programme or pathway

-To prioritise day-to-day tasks dependant on the needs of the patient group

-To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinical observations

-To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patient’s condition and report changes to a Registered Nurse

-To assess patient’s level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination and comfort)

-To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner

-To accurately record information on patient food charts, fluid balance charts and in patient Care Plans, reporting concerns to a Registered Nurse

-To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is prepared for the next patient

-To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy

-To be able to use a range of equipment safely (in accordance with manufacturer’s guidance and legislation) to assist patients with mobility problems

-To work in accordance with the aims, philosophy and operational policies and procedures.

Requirements:

– NVQ level 3 in health and social care or relevant health care qualification

– Experience of supporting individuals with mental health conditions, depression, anxiety and challenging behaviours

– Able to communicate effectively with clients, managers and team

– Ability to work independently without supervision as well as part of a team

Benefits

– Randstad Care provides free in house training to enhance current skills

– Flexible working hours

– Competitive rates of pay

– 28 day’s paid annual leave (pro rata)

– An amazing opportunity to work with a large organisation

– Career progression

To apply for this position then call Anne Connaughton now! or alternatively forward your CV

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.