Health care support worker

Sheffield Health Partnership University NHS Foundation; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in the UK is seeking Health Care Assistants to join their dedicated team in Sheffield. The role involves assisting qualified staff by supporting patient needs and ensuring high standards of care. Successful candidates will need to have good communication skills and the ability to engage positively with a diverse group of patients. Responsibilities include implementing care plans and assisting with daily activities of living. This position requires joining the DBS Update Service, with expenses possibly reimbursable by the Trust.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with team members about patient progress and concerns.
• Experience in supporting patients with their medication regimes is essential.
• Ability to support patients in acute distress while maintaining safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff in meeting patient needs in a safe manner.
• Implement elements of the patient's care plan as directed by nursing staff.
• Support patients in daily activities of living.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to engage with a diverse group of patients

Positive approach to patient engagement

Job description

We various exciting opportunities available to join our dedicated and caring team as Health Care Assistants. Health Care Support Workers assist the qualified staff in meeting the identified needs of each patient, in a safe and competent manner. We're looking for people with good communication skills who can support positive and engaging approaches with a diverse group of patients. Support Workers, with the other members of the multi-disciplinary team, will provide a quality service and ensure the highest possible standards of care are maintained at all times., Under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge, support workers undertake the following key duties:

• To be aware of the Trusts' philosophy of care and the contribution theSupport Worker is expected to make to ensure the continuation of highstandards of care.
• To communicate effectively with other members of the Team in respect of patient presentations, progress against their recovery plan and general concerns.
• To ensure positive approaches to patient engagement. Where undertaking specific observations of patients, to do so in line with the available policies and guidelines.
• To implement elements of the patient(s) plan of care as delegated by the named nurse or nurse in charge.
• To contribute to the ongoing risk assessment progress in relation tomonitoring, observing, and engaging with patients, communicatingoutcomes and conclusions with the rest of the Team and the nurse incharge.
• To take a positive approach to responding to patients in acute distress,adopting principles of diffusion and de-escalation. Where physicalinterventions or restraint are required, to approach in line with availableguidance and approved techniques, providing for the safety and dignity of the patient(s).
• To take a positive approach in supporting patients with their medication regimes, in terms of encouragement and the provision of relevant information.
• Assist patients with their daily activities of living, if identified in the patients' plan of care, to ensure that all personal needs are met.
  At SHSC, we prioritise the well-being and safety of both our service users and employees. It is our policy and a condition of employment that all employees must join the DBS Update Service. This service carries an annual fee, which employees are responsible for paying up front. However, employees may claim this cost back through the Trust's Employee Expenses Reimbursement Policy. For those requiring a Basic DBS check, it is necessary to register for a DBS Online Account.