Health Care Support Worker
Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom
• Supported and advocated for individuals with a range of needs • Assessed risk and carried out mental health assessments• Assisted with personal care and carried out physical health assessments, managing outcomes appropriately• Engaged, actively listened, built trust and empowered individuals• Protected human rights, dignity, respect and confidentiality • Provided practical support including legal assistance and housing • Provided one to one support and facilitated group sessions, managing risk and adapting to needs• Communicated and networked at a high level with clients, families and appropriate internal/external parties• Accountable for own actions and decisions• Able to remain calm, problem solve and make decisions in a fast pace, high risk environment • Successfully used skills to de-escalate • Worked with a least restrictive approach, promoting recovery and independence • Updated client records and care plans requiring attention to detail – RIO