Care

We are looking for a female personal assistant for a 35 year old with a brain injury, to work within a team offering 24/7 support, all year round. We are looking for a female personal assistant for a 35 year old with a brain injury, to work within a team offering 24/7 support, all year round. The team of dedicated PAs are to enable this lady to achieve a full and active social life, playing a vital role to promote her independence. This lady lives in her own property and requires 24 hour continued support with recovery, activities and appointments. Full Training will be provided There are no pets

· Welcome and assist patients · Order and maintain stock · Assess patient needs and clearly communicate with the pharmacist if required · Process sales for over-the-counter treatment · Advise on free NHS services and process requests for eligible patients · Receive prescription orders · Communicate with healthcare providers and patients

Veterinary Specialists Scotland are hiring for a Night Patient Care Assistant. You will join an already established night team, working a shift pattern of 4 on, 8 off which facilitates a consistency of care, as well as an attractive work life balance. The role of a Patient Care Assistant is to support the nursing and wider practice team in achieving the highest standards of care. The Patient Care Assistant role will involve working in a variety of areas within the practice to support the team. It will be necessary to accept instruction from a variety of people including Management, Veterinary Surgeons and Registered Veterinary Nurses. Working enthusiastically within the team you will help maintain a happy, efficient and effective working environment.

Welcoming patients and visitors to the practice with warmth and professionalism Answering telephone calls, booking appointments, and managing patient queries Processing prescription requests and handling medical paperwork accurately Supporting the clinical team with administrative tasks including scanning, coding, and filing Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence (letters, emails etc) Keeping patient records up to date on the clinical system (training provided) Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to GDPR at all times Working as part of a close-knit admin team to ensure the smooth daily running of the practice

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locum Care Worker to join our Crisis Response Team. Crisis Response is a 24-hour falls prevention service which works directly in partnership with West Lothian Careline providing specialist assistance for individuals who are at risk of falling or who have had a fall. Assistance will be provided to those who have fallen and are uninjured to maximise independence and minimise risk of falling in the future. Where required, staff will use specialist lifting equipment to assist up from the floor and carry out a fall's assessment. Referrals to other services may be made.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate practical skills, knowledge and understanding in how to support and enable people through a range of interactions and adopting a creative holistic approach to an individual’s care and support to meet social, health and wellbeing requirements. The role includes providing full ‘hands-on care’ with support for personal care, physical and mobility management as well as supporting people to eat lunches/snacks and have drinks. Service users also require the support from staff with their communication both understanding and expression, including enabling and supporting people to express their likes, dislikes and wishes. This role is rewarding but can be demanding at the same time and you must be able to physically support service users to access community based and building based activities in a way that ensures service user’s experiences are meaningful as well as carry out personal care support.

Assist patients with personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming. Support individuals with mobility and physical activities. Help prepare and serve meals according to dietary requirements. Monitor and record vital signs as directed by healthcare professionals. Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and progress. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team. Assist in the implementation of care plans tailored to individual needs. Drive to various locations as required for home care visits. Ensure a clean and safe environment for patients.