Clinical Care Support Worker - Salford, United Kingdom - Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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Salford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Heart care unit is a 19 bedded Cardiology unit with 10 monitored beds and 9 cardiology step-down beds with the ability to telemetry monitor 12 patients at a time.

The Heart care unit provides care to patients on our ward environment who are presenting with a wide range of acute cardiac conditions such as Heart attacks, NSTEMI, cardiac arrhythmias and Heart Failure.

The unit also has its own procedure room where we undertake a number of different procedures which includes the insertion of permanent pacemakers, loop recorders, Transesophageal echo's (TOEs) and Dobutamine Stress Echos (DSE),

Ensure patient's/clients nutritional needs are met through assisting in the preparation of patients/clients prior to meals and beverages, give help and assistance in feeding/drinking as necessary.

Appropriately record and monitor dietary intake of patients/clients, informing relevant staff of progress and/or any difficulties relating to dietary/fluid intake.

Assist patients/clients in gaining access to and in the use of appropriate toilet facilities. Measure and record body waste/fluid balance accurately.

Assist patients/client's in maintaining their personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.

Assist patients/clients in their mobility requirements, help move and position appropriately to maximise their physical comfort, utilising equipment as directed by the multi professional team.

Prepare individual patients/clients and the environment to ensure effective movement and/or handling procedures.
Assist in the care of patients/clients pressure areas and prevention of pressure sores, recording and maintaining relevant documentation.
Perform and record Blood Glucose levels - reporting results to a Registered Nurse.
Perform ECGs on patients and report results to Registered nurse or doctors

Actively support and assist in alleviating distress and anxiety of patients/clients or carers, consistent with their personal beliefs and preferences.

Salford Care Organisation is part of the Northern Care Alliance, one of the largest NHS Organisations in the country. A place with an outstanding reputation.

Salford is the place which is taking bold, pioneering steps towards delivering a world class, fully integrated care system for adults.

Twice rated Outstanding by the CQC, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for delivering a range of community and primary care services and specialist services to Greater Manchester and beyond.