Senior Health Care Support Worker

1. Will have the knowledge and skills to provide the fundamental care needs for individual patients under the direction and supervision of the registered practitioner, the following can be undertaken in the band 2 training period, following the GWH standards of care. These duties will be repetitive, routine and familiar, following the patient care plan and consent gained from the patient which must include; Caring and communication with kindness and compassion Personal Care including catheter care (if required) Nutrition and Hydration support Pressure Area Care Collect specimens (routine bodily fluids only) Moving and handling Documentation including food & fluid charts and outcome sheets. Environmental maintenance Performing care in line with risk assessments and care plans Ensure all clinical rooms are stocked up with appropriate clinical forms and patient information sheets Assist with the preparation of medical notes to facilitate the running of clinics. Escort to other departments (except theatre) Instigate Emergency procedure Completion of accident / incident forms Promote person centred values and provide support for patients wellbeing and fulfilment Please see job description for further details.