Health Care Support Worker

Job overview

We are look for a caring  well motivated Health Care Support Worker       ( HCSW) to join our dynamic team.  Sharp ward is a 29 bedded orthopaedic ward with an acute assessment bay predominantly looking after patients with Neck of Femur (NOF) fractures.

We are looking for a hard working, driven and compassionate individual to help care for our patients and to help us meet all their needs via a holistic approach. The individual must have a passion for caring for others and wok well within a team.

Enhancements paid for antisocial hours

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role include;

• Undertake Personal care
• Basic patient assessments
• Adhering to infection prevention and control policies
• promote health education
• Demonstrate care and compassion to patients, carers and relatives
• Contribute to maintaining a safe environment for patients.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Develop the skills to obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
• Under supervision follow individual patient care plans and report any changes immediately to the Registered Practitioner.
• Demonstrate care and compassion to patients, carers, and relatives to help ensure high-quality person centred patient care is delivered at all times.
• Undertake basic patient assessment whilst providing personal care and feeding back to the Registered Practitioner to ensure high standards of care, in particular relating to skin integrity and the alertness of  the patient.
• Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
• Ensure care is given in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the patients bed space is clean, tidy, and accessible and that the person has what they need within easy reach.
• Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.
• Undertake personal care duties.
• Supporting with toileting, bathing, dressing, and feeding. Recording oral fluid balance and nutrition. For further details please see attached JD&PS.