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Blue Triangle Housing Association
East Lothian/ Falkirk (shifts can take place across all of our services as and when required).... Role: Support Workers, Category: Social Care, Size: 11-50
Support Workers- East Lothian/ Falkirk: Blue Triangle Housing Association
East Lothian/ Falkirk (shifts can take place across all of our services as and when required).
Position: Support Workers- East Lothian/ Falkirk
Location: Falkirk
Hours: Part Time
Salary Guide: £18,000 – £40,000
Last Updated: 30 August 2024
Job Category: Social Care
Support Worker Role:
A Care Worker, or Support Worker helps vulnerable people live as comfortably as possible. Primary duties include assisting patients with grooming and personal hygiene, preparing meals and providing emotional support.
Other Duties:
- Assisting the patient with bathing, grooming and getting dressed
- Handling household tasks like grocery shopping and laundry
- Preparing and serving meals at the appropriate time
- Administering oral and topical medication under the supervision of medical personnel
- Providing mental and emotional support
- Making recommendations to family members and healthcare personnel on the plan of care
- Organising suitable recreational activities for the patient
- Collaborating with other health care and social care professionals to provide the best possible care
