Donor Carer

The Donor Carer profession involves performing assigned duties on permanent and mobile clinics, such as the Blood Mobile, in a safe and efficient manner. The primary focus is to maintain a service-oriented environment for donors, volunteers, and the public. Donor Carers are responsible for confidential donor screening, which includes taking vital signs, obtaining donor consent, and implementing donor self-exclusion protocols based on established standards and criteria. This profession requires attention to detail, empathy, and the ability to work effectively in a team. General Responsibilities: 1. Screening donors to ensure their eligibility for blood donation. 2. Choosing appropriate environments for work, such as permanent clinics or mobile clinics like the Blood Mobile. 3. Ensuring the comfort of patients during the donation process. 4. Performing venepuncture using needles to safely collect blood samples. 5. Updating records accurately and providing basic clinical advice and aftercare instructions to donors. 6. Expressing gratitude to donors for their contribution and encouraging them to make future donation appointments.