Support Worker inHorsforth inHorsforth PUBLISHED 29 APR 2024
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Escort patients to other wards and departments with out direct supervision.
NOTE: THIS JOB IS ONLY FOR PEOPLE RESIDING IN THE UK.Statim Healthcare is Hiring for Health Care Assistants / Support Workers
Pay Rate: £11.00- £14.00 p.h
Flexible working hours
Full time/Early/Late/Night/Long day
Who can Apply:
Experienced / Drivers / Non Drivers
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting nursing staff in caring for an individuals hygiene and physical comfort. - Assist in creating a supportive and caring environment.
- Carrying out toileting, including emptying urinary catheter bags.
- Dispose of clinical waste in line with health and safety instructions Undertake clinical activities as directed and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Measure and record routine observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure, Weight and, urinalysis..
- Apply simple dressings to speciality definition.
- Assist with patient mobility using correct equipment and techniques.
- Handle and label specimens safely and correctly
- Obtain blood sugar levels using B.M.stix.
- Maintain, monitor and control stock and equipment within the department, reporting any deficit to senior nurse on duty.
- Prepare specific equipment required within the department prior to clinical procedures.
- Assist in protecting patients, visitors and staff from abuse and assist in managing abusive and aggressive behaviour.
- Be responsible for clinical incident reporting according to the Trust’s health and safety standards.
Requirements:
Enhanced DBS
Mandatory Trainings /MAPA Training/PMVA Training
NOTE: THIS JOB IS ONLY FOR PEOPLE RESIDING IN THE UK.
Statim Healthcare is Hiring for Health Care Assistants / Support Workers
Pay Rate: £11.00- £14.00 p.h
Flexible working hours
Full time/Early/Late/Night/Long day
Who can Apply:
Experienced / Drivers / Non Drivers
Duties and Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Enhanced DBS
Mandatory Trainings /MAPA Training/PMVA Training
Statim Healthcare is Hiring for Health Care Assistants / Support Workers
Pay Rate: £11.00- £14.00 p.h
Flexible working hours
Full time/Early/Late/Night/Long day
Who can Apply:
Experienced / Drivers / Non Drivers
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting nursing staff in caring for an individuals hygiene and physical comfort. - Assist in creating a supportive and caring environment.
- Carrying out toileting, including emptying urinary catheter bags.
- Dispose of clinical waste in line with health and safety instructions Undertake clinical activities as directed and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- Measure and record routine observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure, Weight and, urinalysis..
- Apply simple dressings to speciality definition.
- Assist with patient mobility using correct equipment and techniques.
- Handle and label specimens safely and correctly
- Obtain blood sugar levels using B.M.stix.
- Maintain, monitor and control stock and equipment within the department, reporting any deficit to senior nurse on duty.
- Prepare specific equipment required within the department prior to clinical procedures.
- Assist in protecting patients, visitors and staff from abuse and assist in managing abusive and aggressive behaviour.
- Be responsible for clinical incident reporting according to the Trust’s health and safety standards.
Requirements:
Enhanced DBS
Mandatory Trainings /MAPA Training/PMVA Training
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To work as a Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of personal qualities and specific skills. Here are some key skills and attributes that are typically important for this role:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with clients, their families, and other professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding the emotional needs of clients and demonstrating compassion and care is crucial.
3. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with practical solutions to meet the needs of clients.
4. Patience and Resilience: Working with clients who may have challenging behaviors or emotional needs requires a lot of patience and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
5. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and maintaining professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
6. Organizational Skills: Manage your time effectively and keep track of multiple responsibilities and tasks.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals such as social workers, health care providers, and therapists.
8. Flexibility and Adaptability: Clients' needs can change rapidly, so it’s important to adapt to new situations.
9. Knowledge of Safeguarding: Understanding policies and practices around safeguarding vulnerable individuals is essential for ensuring their safety.
10. Cultural Awareness: Being sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and needs of clients and providing appropriate support.
11. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with using computers and electronic health records, as well as communication tools.
12. First Aid and Health Care Knowledge: While not always required, having basic first aid skills can be beneficial, and understanding health conditions related to your client group is important.
While formal qualifications are not always necessary, having relevant training or a vocational qualification in health and social care can be advantageous. Additionally, specific roles may require knowledge or experience in particular areas, such as mental health, learning disabilities, or physical disabilities.
It's also essential to undergo a background check (DBS check) as working with vulnerable individuals often requires safeguarding compliance.
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