Jobs, fresher vacancy - Support Worker • UK

Company: Right Recruit

UK

Key responsibilities of an NHS Support Worker:Personal care: Assisting patients with activities like bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating. Mobility support: Helping patients move around, including using walking aids if necessary. Observation taking: Monitoring vital signs like temperature, pulse, and respiration. Basic healthcare tasks: Taking blood pressure, collecting urine samples, and performing simple wound care (depending on training) Communication and support: Engaging with patients, providing emotional support, and listening to their concerns Documentation: Accurately recording patient details and observations in electronic or paper records Teamwork: Collaborating with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated patient care Patient safety: Following infection control procedures and reporting any concerns or changes in patient condition promptly Essential skills for a Support Worker role:Excellent communication skillsCompassionate and caring attitudeAbility to work effectively as part of a teamGood listening skillsBasic understanding of anatomy and physiologyAbility to follow instructions and adhere to policiesPhysical ability to assist patients with mobility needs