Job Role: Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant
The Support worker / Healthcare assistant will be expected to help and assist the team with day to day routines including personal care and feeding. The Healthcare Assistants / Support Worker must have at least 6 months experience in care and be compassionate. The role involves working under the supervision of Nursing staff along with other Healthcare Assistants.
Responsibilities
- helping patients to wash, shower or dress
- serving food or helping people eat
- making and changing beds
- turning patients who are confined to bed to avoid pressure sores
- talking to patients to help them feel less anxious
- helping patients to move around if they find it difficult
- giving out and collecting bedpans, and helping patients to the toilet
- making sure the ward or patient’s homes are tidy
- keeping supplies and equipment in order
- using mobility aids and equipment to help lift and move patients
- escorting patients between departments
- with experience, may be involved in induction training for new healthcare assistants
Qualifications
Previous experience and/or qualifications in care are essential. Applicants must have friendly and caring attitude and understand and respect people who need healthcare support.
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