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Healthcare Support Worker MSDEC

The closing date is 26 June 2026

The Healthcare Support Worker is a member of the ward/department team who implements prescribed care and/or undertakes some higher-level clinical activities as directed by a registered nurse.

Main duties of the job

• Assist with the maintenance of patient hygiene
• Wash and bathe patients in bed, at bedside, or in the bathroom, using hoists as appropriate
• Care of patients' mouths; give mouthwash, clean teeth, and care of dentures
• Wash patients' hair in the bathroom, comb, and brush
• Care and cleaning of nails
• Assist with feeding patients
• Assist patients in choosing appropriate food and drink
• Serve patient meals and clean up afterwards
• Assist individual patients with feeding
• Report on patients' intake and record on chart as appr...