Health care support worker

Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS FT; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider in Sheffield is looking for Health Care Assistants to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will assist qualified staff in providing high standards of care to patients, communicate effectively within the team, and support patients in their daily activities. Key skills include good communication and the ability to work well with a diverse group of individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring role is advantageous.
• Understanding of health and safety protocols is essential.
• Willingness to join the DBS Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Support qualified staff in patient care.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team.
• Implement delegated care plans from nurses.
• Contribute to patient risk assessments.
• Support patients in distress and medication management.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to support diverse patients

Teamwork

Job description

We have 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 the Support Worker is expected to make to ensure the continuation of high standards 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 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 to monitoring, observing, and engaging with patients, communicating outcomes and conclusions with the rest of the Team and the nurse in charge.
• To take a positive approach to responding to patients in acute distress, adopting principles of diffusion and de-escalation. Where physical interventions or restraint are required, to approach in line with available guidance 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.