Support Worker at the Oleaster

Reports to: Ward Manager

Job Purpose

• To assist in the provision of care and support under the guidance of a qualified nurse.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care and support services to patients
• Support the nurses on duty and the clinicians while they carry out their duties
• Assist patients with their personal hygiene in the morning
• Make sure patient’s bed area and the dining area are cleaned after use
• Interact more with patients during their activity schedule
• Maintain continuous contact with patients in the Facility without ever leaving them unattended to.
• Receive instructions from the nurse in charge of the ward at all times
• Complete observation charts and handover checklist
• Ensure the patient’s environment is safe and neat; free from harmful objects
• Ensure that electrical appliances e.g. bulbs, Air conditions and other appliances are switched off when not in use.
• Monitor and observe patient closely and report behavioural changes.
• Physical Care: intervene in areas of physical need to ensure that patients have good levels of personal hygiene, nutrition, sleep et cetera.
• Assist in patient’s body, oral, nail and hair cares.
• If the need be, bathe patients, lay their beds
• Manage potentially violent and confrontational situations with patients
• Assist service users/patients with activities of daily living under the supervision of senior staff
• To escort service users/patients as required under the guidance and supervision of the qualified nurse
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Nurse or clinicians.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of an ND in Health Related and other Social Sciences course
• Good communication and interpersonal skill
• Previous experience not necessary, but may be an added advantage.
• Must be physically fit and strong
• Ability to play any form of games / sports will be an added advantage
• Fluent in English.