Support Worker (Young People in Care)
New Horizons Support Service
Channel Islands, Uk
04.2023 - Current
- Empathetic listener Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
- Understanding of mobility support was used to safely ambulate patients in a variety of environments, including elevation changes and barriers.
- Improved physical and mental wellbeing of service users through patient-centred care planning.
- Worked closely with activity coordinators to communicate changing patient needs, optimising continued care and support.
- Administered oral medication as required in line with Government drug control regulations.
- Followed strict safeguarding regulations to ensure safe, secure handling of service users.
- Successfully empowered individuals to pursue hobbies and leisure activities, such as shopping and creative activities.
- Met the needs of clients with learning difficulties and handled challenging behavior's.
- Updated first aid training to protect client welfare.
- Monitored physical and emotional wellbeing of individuals, reporting changes to care managers.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal hygiene, prioritising patient dignity, privacy, and independence.
- Collaborated with clients to clean house and prepare meals with person-centred care approach.
- Prepared tasty and healthy meals to meet dietary requirements.
- Assisted in all aspects of personal care while encouraging independence and activity appropriate to individual ability.
- Engaged in outreach visits to interact with vulnerable families and provide compassion and respect.
- Maintained high levels of patient morale, providing guidance and encouragement through physical and emotional support.
