Job Title: Support Worker
Company: CV-Library
Location:
Posted:
Closes: Jan 3rd 2025
Sector: Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific
Contract: Contract
Hours: Full Time
Responsibilities:
1. Assisting the patient with bathing, grooming, and getting dressed
2. Handling household tasks like grocery shopping and laundry
3. Preparing and serving meals at the appropriate time
4. Administering oral and topical medication under the supervision of medical personnel
5. Providing mental and emotional support
6. Making recommendations to family members and healthcare personnel on the plan of care
7. Organising suitable recreational activities for the patient
8. Collaborating with other health care and social care professionals to provide the best possible care
Skills Required:
1. Minimum of 6 months experience in the UK and within the Health and Social Care sector
2. Promoting person-centred care and independence
3. Ability to get on with people of all ages
4. Patience
5. Understanding and empathy
6. Respect
7. Excellent listening and communication skills
8. Ability to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
9. Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures
10. Good writing skills in order to complete care plans and reports
You will be required to check each of service users’ needs and progress by talking to them and tracking their progress. You will also be providing the individuals with personal care including toileting, dressing, and feeding.
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