Role Overview
We're looking for enthusiastic Senior Support Worker to work alongside our Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Nursing Staff in delivering high quality care across our Stroke Pathway (rotating between acute hospital care and a new Stroke Rehabilitation Unit).
Key Responsibilities
* Daily care activities and recording observations
* Supporting patients with exercises, mobility and functional assessments
* Preparing equipment
* Helping ensure smooth and safe discharges
* Documenting care and communicating with the Therapy, Nursing team, patients and their families/carers
* Contributing to seven-day services
* Be an integral member of the service to assist with the direct care of patients as delegated to and supervised by a registered practitioner following the completion of specific competencies.
* Provide support to the team, working collaboratively with members of the multi-disciplinary team and contributing positively to the delivery of high-quality compassionate care.
* Contribute to the maintenance of care environment and quality initiatives to enhance patient care.
* Ensure that practice adheres to policies, procedures and competencies.
* Act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality of patients and colleagues by upholding the fundamental standards of quality and safety and protecting them from harm.
* Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development.
* Perform rotation between Ridge Hill community-based rehab unit and ward C8 (Acute Stroke).
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