Health Care Assistant C6

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of a Band 2 Health Care Assistants for the Respiratory Ward C6 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital Teaching Hospital.

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, flexible and hardworking individuals with good organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues. Experience in a care setting is preferable but not essential as full training and support will be provided by the Respiratory Practice Educator in conjunction with the experienced ward teams

• Hygiene needs including bed baths, general baths, oral hygiene and facial shaves
• Nutritional needs and completion of menu’s
• The patient achieving physical comfort and pressure relief by change of position and the use of comfort aids.
• Accessing and using toilet facilities including bedpans and commodes.
• Maintaining and improving mobility.
• Rehabilitation needs
• Dealing with dying patients

Established in 2003 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) is a large integrated health care organisation providing high quality acute secondary healthcare for the people of East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen.

Our vision is to be widely recognised for providing safe, personal and effective care. We currently provide high quality services and treat over 700,000 patients a year from the most serious of emergencies to planned operations and procedures. We employ over 8,000 staff, many of whom are internationally renowned and have won awards for their work and achievements.

You will work alongside the Registered Nurse to provide safe personal and effective care. Support patient with all aspects of Activities of daily Living