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Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for better? Are you passionate about working in healthcare and rehabilitation ? Then this opportunity is for you.
Henderson Rehabilitation unit is located on the top floor of the Grace care centre and has built up a reputation for delivering excellent patient centred care and enthusiastic teamwork.
As a Healthcare Support worker you will assist with the direct care of patients delegated to and supervised by a registered nurse.
Your role will provide support to the nursing team, collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and contribute positively to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care centred around the core principles of recovery and stroke rehabilitation and the patients wishes.
The service supports patients to recover and regain their independence following admission to an acute hospital and the team consists of registered nurses, therapists, advanced clinical practitioners, General Practitioners and a range on unregistered support workers.
There are exciting changes and developments afoot locally with an international nursing recruitment campaign; in joining our workforce at this exciting time gives us the ability to enhance your skills and learning and we look forward to working with you
To assist registered nurses and healthcare professionals in the delivery of individualised holistic care which is delivered with compassion, dignity and respect.
Work with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the prevention of harm by participating risk assessments such as nutrition, pressure area care, continence and falls.
To assist patient with their care and nutritional support and needs.
To safely and accurately record physiological observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temperatures and escalate and report to the registered nurse accountable for the patients care.
To report back any relevant care about the patient to the registered nurse.
Assist patients to mobilise safely using equipment and techniques prescribed and recorded in their plan of care.
Promote a culture of ambulatory care by supporting patients to be as independent as possible with washing, dressing in own clothes and encouraging mobility from admission.
Assist in the provision of prescribed programmes of care e.g rehabilitation and therapy goals under supervision and guidance.
Support patient centred rehabilitation to facilitate safe and timely discharges and which reflects individual choice and maximising independence.
Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality
We are Sirona care & health – England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme – just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.
Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different – we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.
Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.
Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.