Overview

Healthcare Assistant - Wards - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract at Werndale Hospital, Carmarthen. This is a part-time role for 34.5 hours a week with a flexible shift pattern. Salary: Up to £24,672.00 FTE per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification).Duties Of This Role Include

Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care and mobility needs, respecting their preferences and dignity.Help patients with eating, drinking and nutritional support, including documenting intake where appropriate.Provide comfort and emotional support to patients and relatives, creating a caring and safe environment.Carry out and accurately record routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (after appropriate training).Support basic clinical procedures, including wound care setup, assisting with catheter care, pressure area prevention, and mobility aids.Prepare and maintain clinical areas, including trolleys, beds and equipment in readiness for patient use.Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors, therapists and admin teams to support safe and efficient patient care.Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

Previous experience in a care or health support role (hospital, care home, community or domiciliary).Good communication and interpersonal skills with a caring, compassionate attitude.Ability to follow instructions and escalate concerns appropriately.Basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks.NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification) desirable.Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control and confidentiality procedures.Salary and Benefits

25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with servicePrivate Pension SchemePrivate Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditionsFriends and Family Hospital DiscountsFamily Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption payNon-contributory life insuranceStaff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefitsAccess to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeingEmployee recognition programmesIndustry leading training and development opportunitiesCircle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.For more information about the Circle Health Group Philosophy, visit the Circle Health Group careers site.

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