Healthcare Assistant (Ward)
Overview of Elanic Hospital:
Elanic Hospital offers a new private hospital service for Glasgow City Centre and Central Scotland. Situated on Bath Street, the hospital is the expansion of the successful Elanic Clinic which has been undertaking day\-surgery since 2013\.
The hospital adds two new operating theatres to Elanic’s facilities, one of which,an Ultra\-Clean laminar flow theatre, capable of joint surgery, and means a total of three operating theatres within the Elanic facilities. In addition to the operating theatre capacity, the hospital adds; five inpatient bedrooms, one of which offers high dependency functionality; a daycare surgery recovery suite; and consulting space.
Elanic Hospital will build on the high quality and high patient satisfaction reputation of Elanic Clinic who achieved a ‘Good’ rating from Healthcare Improvement Scotland in June 2024 and has exceptionally low infection rates.
The hospital offers treatments/procedures in multiple specialties including; Orthopaedic, General, Bariatrics, Plastics/Cosmetics, ENT, Gynaecology, and more.
Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to healthcare professionals and assist patients in their daily activities, ensuring a high standard of care and comfort. The ideal candidate will be empathetic, reliable, and possess excellent communication skills to foster positive relationships with patients and their families.
Duties
- Assist patients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Support patients with mobility and physical activities, including transferring to and from beds or wheelchairs.
- Monitor and record vital signs, reporting any changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Help with meal preparation and feeding for those who require assistance.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients by adhering to hygiene protocols.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting their mental well\-being.
- Assist in the administration of medication as directed by qualified healthcare professionals.
- Participate in training sessions and team meetings to enhance skills and knowledge.
- • Assist in the preparation and maintenance of operating theatres/wards.
- Support surgical teams during procedures.
- Ensure the highest standards of hygiene and safety are maintained.
- Provide compassionate care to patients before, during, and after surgery.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth operation of theatre activities
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.
Job Type: Full\-time
Pay: From £15\.00 per hour
Language:
- English (preferred)
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