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Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker (TRURO)

Cornwall
£8.91 - £12 Expired 2 years ago
This job has expired.

JOB DETAIL

Overview

Staff are to carry out a range of tasks in support of, or the delivery of, the service.
Role holders will undertake a range of routine procedures and use associated tools and equipment. Some personal initiative may be required.


What You Will Do

  1. Physical tasks include: washing, dressing, bathing, and feeding clients, including those with special needs arising from physical or mental deterioration
  2. Social duties include: talking to and motivating clients, helping clients to maintain contact with family and community, assisting with shopping, and organising group social activities.
  3. Assisting in the creation of a supportive and homely atmosphere where clients can achieve maximum independence.
  4. Co-operating with domestic staff to best meet the personal needs of the client.
  5. Where appropriate, contributing to the establishment records, including support plans.
  6. Escorting clients outside the establishment as required, e.g. to hospitals, opticians, etc.
  7. Attending relevant training courses as agreed with the management staff.
  8. Acting in a general supervisory capacity with students and volunteers.
  9. Assisting with laundry duties and care of client’s items including emptying and cleaning commodes, making and changing beds, cleaning and tidying lockers.
  10. Caring for the dying and attending to the needs of the deceased person and their relatives.
  11. Assisting management with the administration of medication.

What we can offer you

  • A competitive salary
  • Flexibility
  • Numerous locations in one city
  • 24-hour on-call service
  • DBS checks (self-funded)

location

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