Health Care Support Worker

LearningDisability Healthcare Support Worker

Do you believe in treating other people the way you would like to be treated?

Do you believe in standing up for other people’s rights?

Do you want to promote the independence and wellbeing of others?

Are you good at communicating on different levels?

Are you patient, understanding and caring?

Do you like outdoor activities, arts and crafts, baking, walking on the beach and eating chips?

Do you have good organisational skills and a great sense of fun?

Do you want to make a difference?

We are looking for a motivated and caring individual to work within a band 3 health care support worker role, within the learning disability directorate.

Llety Newydd is a specialist residential service for 5 people with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Delivering Patient Care

Assist the Registered Nurse in the assessment, on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.

Under direction of the Registered Nurse supports appropriate individualised, clinical/risk assessments providing accurate feedback as necessary.

Deliver safe, high quality, compassionate care following individualised care plans and treatment interventions determined by the Registered Nurse. This will include supporting patients with all aspects of the fundamentals of care including activities of daily living, providing feedback on progress against the plans.

Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner, This will include:
**Performing patient observations**: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, blood glucose and urinalysis, routine ECG, venepuncture.

Develops competencies and practices clinical skills required to deliver care relevant to patient group and within the agreed scope of practice for the Senior Healthcare Assistant.

Report back and share information with the Registered Nurse on the condition, behaviour, activity and responses of individuals.

Recognises and effectively responds to emergency situations escalating support from the Registered Practitioner in a timely and appropriate manner.

Promotion of Independence and Wellbeing

Involves patients in their care, encouraging independence and supporting them to improve and maintain their mental and physical health and wellbeing.

Promotes health promotion activities relevant to the specialty.

Respect the privacy, dignity, needs, beliefs, choices and preferences of patients and carers.

Ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking care procedures.

Delivering Safe and High Quality Care

Recognise issues relating to Safeguarding vulnerable adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate Registered Nurse in a timely manner.

Demonstrates the ability to identify situations which may cause concern e.g. in relation to patient care / health and safety and reports to the Registered Nurse in a timely and appropriate manner.

Undertakes additional champion/ link roles as requested by ward / department manager.

Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice.

Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others.

Communicating Effectively

Communicates effectively with patients and relatives and overcomes barriers to effective communication in a manner which is sensitive to patient’s, carers and relative’s needs. This includes communicating effectively with patients who may have a degree of sensory impairment, speech and language difficulties, memory and cognitive impairment, learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.

Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principals of confidentiality at all times

Maintains clear and accurate patient records relating to patient care and interve