Health Care Support Worker

Job overview

We are looking for a dynamic, caring, enthusiastic person to work within our busy Intermediate Care Unit.

The role enables you to work as part as the Multi Disciplinary Team(MDT)of Nurses, Geriatrician Consultant, Ward Matron, Ward Manager, Lead OT, Physiotherapists, Pharmacist & Health Care Support Workers.

We are passionate about delivering excellent quality care to each & every patient and being a support network to their families & their carers. Working closely together to provide a safe discharge so our patients can regain their Independence.

Main duties of the job

Clear, concise communication between yourself & MDT

Washing & Dressing Patients

Toileting & creating independence for the patient

Checking the patients skin integrity & reporting any abnormalities to the Doctor, Consultant & Nurses

Documentation - System 1 (Computer System)

Detailed Handover using the SBARD Approach

Maintaining a clean, safe working environment

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working closely with the Team and reporting to the Ward Matron, Ward Manager, Ward Sisters/Charge Nurse.

Supporting the Nurses and other Health Care Support Workers & Therapy Team to deliver a seamless area of care for all of their patients.

Responsibilities Include:

Washing Dressing                                            Documentation

Reviewing Skin & Wounds                           Escorting patients to appointments

Clear Communication                                    Reviewing Excretion Patterns

Supporting Physical & Mental Wellbeing for Patients & their Carers