Live-In Carer

Assisting patients to meet their personal hygiene requirements, i.e. bed bath, shower, catheter care, hair, nail and mouth care in a dignified manner that respects their culture and beliefs.  Meeting the patient’s nutritional needs including supporting patients at mealtimes, completion of fluid balance charts and food charts and reporting any concerns to the Registered Nurse.  Safe moving and handling of patients as per assessment/care plans and in accordance with Trust policy.  Be proactive in the prevention of pressure ulcer development by encouraging and supporting patients to reposition, assessing pressure areas as per care plan.  Assist the Registered Nurse/Nurse Associate to promote patient safety such as implementing falls prevention measures.  Following competency-based training, carry out routine venepuncture, blood cultures and cannulation, as directed by a registered health professional.  Following competency-based training, carry out ECGs under the direction of a Health Care Professional.  Be proactive in meeting patients therapeutic care needs i.e. engage in activities with the patient/group of patients.  Undertake the collection of specimens, i.e. stool, urine, sputum Covid swabs.  Under direction of a Health Care Professional, complete wound observations and simple wound dressings.  Documenting admission details which include next of kin, social situation and details of patient property.  Assist patients in meeting their continence needs, i.e. taking them to the toilet, providing a commode, monitoring urine and bowel movements, catheter care. Report any abnormalities/concerns to a Registered Nurse/Nurse Associate.  Maintaining a clean and tidy environment, including bed areas, store cupboards, sluice, treatment room and equipment used for procedures.  Undertaking the cleaning of ward equipment, according to policy and procedure; making effective use of the infection control policy.  Undertaking the cleaning of bed areas, suction, oxygen, lockers and prepare for admission, obtaining any essential equipment.  Report any concerns/incidents relating to patient or environment health and safety to a Registered Nurse/healthcare practitioner.  Assist with end of life care respecting beliefs, values and religion of all involved.  Escort patients to other departments within the Trust when directed by nurse in charge.  Provide an enhanced level of care to patients who may be showing signs of agitation or distress, or may be at risk of coming to harm, ensuring their safety, privacy and dignity is maintained.  Ensure all infection control measures are adhered to
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed