Health Care Assistant/Support Worker

Description

**Key Responsibilities:** * 1. Personal care: Assist patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. * 2. Mobility and transfers: Help patients move around, transfer from one place to another, and use mobility aids. * 3. Vital signs: Measure and record vital signs, such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respiratory rate. * 4. Feeding and nutrition: Assist patients with eating and drinking, and help with meal preparation and serving. * 5. Hygiene and infection control: Maintain a clean and safe environment, and follow infection control procedures. * 6. Communication: Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals, providing emotional support and reassurance. * 7. Observation and reporting: Observe patients' conditions, report any changes or concerns to nurses or doctors, and document patient information. **Requirements:** * Experience in elderly care or a care home setting is desirable. * Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills. * Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. * A caring and compassionate approach to patient care. Pay: £12.50-£14.00 per hour Work Location: In person