Detailed job description
and main responsibilities The roles and responsibilities of a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) include (but not limited to):
1. Making sure patients are comfortable
2. Helping patients move around
3. Washing and dressing patients
4. Taking basic observations and updating patient records
5. Keeping departments tidy and ensuring equipment is clean
6. Serving meals and helping patients eat
7. Administering medication to patients
8. Collecting, storing, and labeling biological specimens
9. Keeping hospital supplies properly stocked and organized
10. Working closely with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, and therapists in order to provide patients with exceptional care
Support workers may also provide physical and emotional support, encourage and support the development of personal skills, and help with household tasks
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
11. NVQ 2 or equivalent qualification/ willingness to work
Desirable criteria
12. GCSE Or equivalent in Maths and English
Personal attributes
Essential criteria
13. enthusiastic caring attitude, good time management, able to deal with the demands of a rapidly developing service
Desirable criteria
14. must be a team player, able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and discretion
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
Essential criteria
15. Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc.
16. Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
Desirable criteria
17. Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Experience
Essential criteria
18. Ability to adapt and learn in a health care environment
Desirable criteria
19. Previous experience of working within a care environment/NHS
Knowledge
Essential criteria
20. An understanding around basic patient care
Desirable criteria
21. Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation