Care Support Worker

Job overview

The Medical Day Case Unit here at Chesterfield Royal is looking for a dynamic forward thinking Care Support Worker to join our fabulous nursing team.

As a Care Support Worker on the unit you will support the nursing team, enabling them to offer the best care to our patients.  You will also support the patients attending the unit ensuring that the best care is given whilst they are with us.

The hours are 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday, part time would be considered dependent on number of hours required.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the team on Medical Day Case Unit to provide excellent care to patients who attend the unit. You will be responsible for welcoming patients into the unit and support their holistic needs during their time on the unit, observation monitoring and recoding and undertake venepuncture and cannulation when required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To demonstrate a caring approach to patients, relatives and work so that a patient’s dignity and respect is always maintained.

To act in line with the Trust’s CARE values. To maintain patient confidentiality at all times.  To actively participate in the staff appraisal process. To be familiar with relevant Operational, Personnel, Health and Safety Policies and procedures, including Fire, COSHH, No Smoking and Alcohol. It is the responsibility of every employee to actively help the Trust prevent and control infection by washing their hands effectively, carrying out their duties in a way which minimises infection, attending appropriate training and maintaining up to date knowledge and skills in infection control and prevention as relevant to their post.

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