Care Support Worker Harrogate, England
Job description
We are recruiting Care Support Workers for our adult neuro rehabilitation inpatient ward.
We are looking for individuals who are capable of providing compassionate care to patients in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment. No experience necessary, we will teach you everything you need to know.
Rowan ward is a 12 bed mixed sex ward specialising in providing inpatient rehabilitation for adults living with a variety of neurological conditions such as head injuries, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, motor neurone disease, Guillain-Barre syndrome and patients who have suffered strokes. You shall work closely with the therapy staff to ensure all patients are working towards their rehabilitation goals. Rowan is a friendly ward which aims to provide and maintain the highest possible standard of nursing care to enhance the patient experience and is part of a trust which has an excellent workforce development programme and a full induction shall be given to support the successful candidate
Our Care Support Workers carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse. You will work as an integrated member of the ward team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies.
You will maintain the patient's dignity and self-respect at all times and achieving a high standard of care.
Our Care Support Workers have an allocated base-ward but they are expected to work in different areas within the hospital as required
You will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient’s journey.
Our Care Support Workers are expected to work a combination of days, nights and weekends including Bank Holidays and Christmas Day.
- Early – 07:15 to 15:15
- Late – 12:15 to 20:15hrs
- Night – 19:45hrs to 07:45hrs
- Long Day – 07:15hrs to 20:15h
Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
If you would like to meet our amazing team and view our fantastic ward either remotely or in person, please get in touch.
For further information, please see the Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
- Bathing of patients in bed and in the bathroom including the knowledge of the correct use of bath aids.
- Following instructions, assisting with moving, turning and positioning the dependent patient, having knowledge of the correct use of moving and handling equipment.
- Assisting with care given to pressure areas of patients and the appropriate use of pressure relieving devices.
- Assisting the patient with their personal hygiene needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained and promoting independence.
- Assistance with feeding patients and preparing patients prior to meals, including assisting patients to order their meals from the menus. Assisting the patients to maintain adequate oral fluid intake and accurate record keeping.
- Assisting patients to dress and undress.
- Assisting with toileting and escorting patients to and from the toilet
- Making beds, including stripping of bed linen
- Assisting in the care of terminally ill patient and with the performance of the Last Offices
- Assist in the collection of specimens following appropriate instruction.
- Using relevant policies and procedures including infection control and the use of standard precautions when undertaking patient
