Support Worker

Full Job Description

NOTE: THIS JOB IS ONLY FOR PEOPLE RESIDING IN THE UK.

Statim Healthcare is Hiring for Health Care Assistants / Support Workers

Pay Rate : £11.00- £14.00 p.h
Flexible working hours
Full time/Early/Late/Night/Long day
Who can Apply:
Experienced / Drivers / Non Drivers

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting nursing staff in caring for an individuals hygiene and physical comfort. - Assist in creating a supportive and caring environment.
• Carrying out toileting, including emptying urinary catheter bags.
• Dispose of clinical waste in line with health and safety instructions Undertake clinical activities as directed and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Measure and record routine observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure, Weight and, urinalysis..
• Apply simple dressings to speciality definition.
• Assist with patient mobility using correct equipment and techniques.
• Handle and label specimens safely and correctly
• Obtain blood sugar levels using B.M.stix.
• Maintain, monitor and control stock and equipment within the department, reporting any deficit to senior nurse on duty.
• Prepare specific equipment required within the department prior to clinical procedures.
• Assist in protecting patients, visitors and staff from abuse and assist in managing abusive and aggressive behaviour.
• Be responsible for clinical incident reporting according to the Trust’s health and safety standards.

Escort patients to other wards and departments with out direct supervision. Works to well established routine / procedures, may participate in discussions on proposed changes.

Requirements:
Enhanced DBS
Mandatory Trainings /PMVA/MAPA Training