Health Care Support Worker - Dorothea

Overview

Assist in the care of a group of patients each shift under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Assist in the delivery of clinical care and associated activities, in line with appropriate standards and guidelines. To promote and safeguard the well-being of patients, their families and colleagues.

• Document care given in patient's care-plan and ensure this is countersigned by a Registered Nurse.
• To use accurate, clear and concise documentation written or electronically.
• Use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality, cost-effective service.
• Within the remit of your role and under supervision contribute to the planning and completion of holistic assessments.
• Have an understanding of care planning and participate in nursing interventions, as delegated by a registered Nurse / Practitioner.
• Liaise and work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Anticipate the needs of the patients to ensure comfort, safety and dignity at all times.
• Participate in the daily handover and meetings.
• Supervise, support and help Registered Nurses in the development and orientation of other Health Care Assistants.
• Have responsibility for the tidiness and promoting cleanliness of all patient areas, including equipment rooms and storerooms.
• Ensure beds and equipment are properly cleaned between patients use.

Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are