Health Care Assistant Job summary

An opportunity for a health care assistant has occurred to join the highly motivated District Nursing Service in the Conwy locality. The role will involve the successful candidate supporting the district nursing team to care for those living in the community who require nursing care. The post requires the successful candidate to have obtained or be working towards their NVQ Level III.

Health Care assistant applicants should be enthusiastic with an awareness of and committed to the modernisation of the service. They should be able to work well within a team and also alone.

You must be able to travel between patients homes both within towns and rural areas in a timely manner and welsh speaking is desirable

Main duties of the job

Direct Patient Care as allocated by a trained nurse after appropriate training and within the framework of a plan of care implemented and reassessed by a registered nurse. Organising tasks in a flexible manner according to priority of needs.

Assistance and support to the patient in maintaining an acceptable quality of life.

Maintain accurate and legible documentation in accordance with Health Board Policy, ensuring confidentiality at all times.

Order HSDU, stores, check delivery, ensuring efficient use of resources.

Assist with any clerical duties as appropriate.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.