Care Support Worker in UK with Visa Sponsorship

Education: No Degree Diploma

Salary: £7500.00 a year Equivalent to full time salary of £22500 per year

Country: UK [United Kingdom]

Job Description:

As a Care Support Worker at KIMS Hospital in the UK, you will be an integral part of the healthcare team, providing essential support and assistance to patients in a compassionate and professional manner. Your role will involve providing personalized care, promoting patient comfort, and maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care: Deliver high-quality, person-centered care to patients, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being. Assist with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, mobility, and feeding, according to individual care plans.
2. Vital Signs Monitoring: Regularly measure and record patients’ vital signs, such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and respiration rate. Report any significant changes to the healthcare team.
3. Assisting with Procedures: Support healthcare professionals in various clinical procedures, such as dressing changes, specimen collection, and patient transfers.
4. Observations and Documentation: Observe and document patients’ condition, behavior, and responses to care accurately and promptly. Report any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
5. Emotional Support: Offer emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families, demonstrating empathy, compassion, and respect.
6. Patient Safety: Maintain a safe environment for patients, following infection control protocols and assisting with fall prevention measures. Ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of patient areas.
7. Communication: Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, their families, and the healthcare team. Provide updates, convey patients’ needs or concerns, and contribute to the exchange of relevant information.
8. Equipment and Supplies: Assist with the management and maintenance of medical equipment and supplies, ensuring their availability, cleanliness, and proper functioning.
9. Collaborative Approach: Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including nurses, doctors, therapists, and support staff, to ensure coordinated and holistic care for patients.
10. Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of care provided, observations made, and any other relevant information in accordance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
11. Compliance and Training: Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines, including health and safety regulations. Participate in mandatory training programs and continuous professional development activities.

Requirements:

1. Qualifications: Possess a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional healthcare-related qualifications or certifications are advantageous but not always mandatory.
2. Caregiving Experience: Prior experience in a care support role, preferably within a healthcare setting, is desirable.
3. Compassion and Empathy: Display a caring and empathetic attitude towards patients and their families, demonstrating respect and dignity in all interactions.
4. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, families, and colleagues.
5. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, maintaining positive working relationships and contributing to a supportive and respectful environment.
6. Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing healthcare needs and priorities, adjusting care approaches accordingly.
7. Attention to Detail: Pay meticulous attention to detail in patient care, observations, and documentation to ensure accuracy and safety.
8. Physical Stamina: Possess the physical stamina and resilience to perform care tasks that involve standing, lifting, and assisting with patient transfers.
9. Reliability and Professionalism: Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and professionalism in carrying out responsibilities.
10. Ethical Standards: Adhere to ethical and confidentiality standards, maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.

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