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Healthcare Support Worker Duties in the UK:

(Candidate should experience with care homes, learning disability, mental health or hospitals).

Patient Care Assistance: Provide direct care and assistance to patients under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals.

Personal Care: Assist patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

Mobility Support: Help patients with mobility issues to move around safely, including transferring in and out of beds or chairs.

Nutrition and Hydration: Assist with feeding patients who require support and ensure they have access to adequate nutrition and hydration.

Observation and Reporting: Monitor and record patients' vital signs, symptoms, and behaviour, reporting any changes or concerns to senior staff.

Patient Comfort: Ensure patients are comfortable by regularly repositioning them, providing bedding, pillows, and other comfort measures.

Support with Activities of Daily Living: Assist patients with various activities of daily living, such as getting dressed, brushing teeth, and using the restroom.

Assistance with Medical Procedures: Help healthcare professionals with basic medical procedures, such as wound care, catheter care, and simple dressings.

Support with Rehabilitation: Assist patients with exercises and activities prescribed by physiotherapists or occupational therapists to support rehabilitation goals.

Assistance with Medications: Assist with the administration of medications under the direction and supervision of registered nurses or other qualified healthcare professionals.

Patient Transport: Accompany and assist patients during transfers within the healthcare facility, such as to diagnostic tests, therapy sessions, or surgical procedures.

Emotional Support: Provide emotional support and companionship to patients, listening to their concerns, offering reassurance, and engaging in conversation.

Patient Safety: Maintain a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, ensuring equipment is clean and in working order, and identifying potential hazards.

Communication and Collaboration: Communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues, sharing relevant information and contributing to multidisciplinary care planning.

Documentation: Accurately document care provided, observations made, and any relevant information in patients' records or electronic health systems.

Training and Development: Participate in training sessions and continuing education opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills related to healthcare support work.

Compliance with Policies and Procedures: Adhere to organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory standards governing healthcare delivery and patient care.

Professional Conduct: Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and respect for patients' dignity and privacy at all times.

Emergency Response: Assist during emergency situations by following established protocols, providing basic life support, and summoning additional assistance as needed.

Promotion of Independence: Encourage patients to participate in self-care activities and regain independence whenever possible, providing guidance and encouragement as needed.

These duties provide a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities typically associated with the role of a Healthcare Support Worker in the UK healthcare system. Specific duties may vary depending on the healthcare setting, patient population, and organizational requirements