Maternity support worker - united kingdom, hillingdon, london
we are currently recruiting for the position of a maternity support. this position will require you to work under the direction of a qualified midwife.
your day-to-day duties include:
sharing information with midwives about the condition of mothers and babies
helping to deliver care plans
providing women with support to help them look after themselves and their baby on their own
providing support to families in labour wards and maternity theatres
involvement with parenting classes
collecting statistics
keeping records up-to-date
helping on wards and other clinical areas
please not that this role is quite demanding as you will be working alongside mothers whom are experiencing different forms of mental health issues such as postnatal depression, the role of a maternity support worker is to remain calm and
skills required
you’ll need:
excellent communication and listening skills
excellent organisational skills
empathy and a caring and supportive attitude
you’ll usually work 37.5 hours a week on a shift or rota system. this may include nights, bank holidays and weekends.
location: hillingdon
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