Healthcare Support Worker
Rishikesh Govinda
Puspass Avenue, Palma Road, Quatre Bornes, Mauritius
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained general tidiness and cleanliness of clinical areas through disinfecting workspaces, restocking equipment stores and congenial to optimise efficiency.
- Accurately completed and recorded patients' NEWS scores, reporting findings to Senior support worker to maintain cohesive patient care.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of information regarding patients.
- Provided clinical and clerical support to Senior Support workers through patient management systems to enable effective and efficient delivery of patient care.
- Supported patients through personal care tasks such as toileting, showering and feeding, maintaining sensitivity to needs and ensuring comfort, dignity and safety throughout.
- Observed and documented accurate recordings of patient observations including temperature, pulse blood pressure, oxygen saturation and respiratory rate, reporting significant findings to Senior Support worker
- Performed set tasks according to individual patient care plans as assessed and delegated by Senior support worker to ensure provision of cohesive, tailored care.
- Charted daily observations, mobility activity and eating percentages to aid continued client assessment.
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities for up-to-date client records.
- Worked professionally with caregiving teams and hospital departments to maintain continuity of care.
- Monitored individual's physical and emotional wellbeing, promptly reporting changes and providing suggestions for care plan adjustments.
- Helped individuals with day-to-day activities while consistently encouraging independence and self-belief.
- Accompanied client to medical or dental appointments, grocery and errands.
- Organised activities and exercises to promote physical and mental well-being.
- Maintained optimal safety standards throughout client home and care environments, prioritising risk-reduction, health and hygiene.
- Submitted reports to manager regarding status of client.
