Overview
Healthcare Support Worker - Cheetham Hill role at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Cheetham Hill ward is a 28-bedded ward treating acute and medically ill older adults. The team includes Ward Manager, Junior Sisters, Staff Nurses, Nursing Auxiliaries, Ward Clerk, Ward Administrator, Ward Assistant and Hotel Services Staff. You will be a vital part of the multidisciplinary team that assists nursing staff to improve, maintain and deliver high standards of care, promoting the health and well-being of patients through assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.
Responsibilities
* Undertake direct patient care, in support of, and under the delegation of the Registered Nurse, and document care given as required.
* Assist in the reception and admission of patients.
* Follow the individual plan of care for each patient when undertaking the following: bed making
* Assist patients with personal hygiene including care of hair, nails, oral hygiene and shaving
* Assist with treatment and prevention of pressure areas and continence management for all patients
* Assist patients with elimination requirements, including catheter care
* Assist patients to rehabilitate, working with physiotherapy and occupational therapists
* Assist patients with choosing and recording intake of meals
* Feed patients, encourage fluid intake, and maintain fluid balance charts as required
* Check controlled drugs with Registered Nurse as required
* Complete nutritional assessment records and weigh patients as required
* Monitor and maintain fluid balance records, food and weight charts as required for individual patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse
* Use equipment competently following training
* Escort patients to other departments/hospitals for investigation
* Be involved in care planning and participate in the Healthcare Support Worker Council to provide staff feedback and contribute to improvements
Qualifications and requirements
* Qualifications: Not specified in the provided description
* Experience: Not specified in the provided description
Benefits
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Childcare at our day nursery
* Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year plus bank/public holidays
* Staff Discounts
* Career development and training opportunities
* Employee Support - 24-hour helpline
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