Health Care Assistant

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Assist the registered nurse to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care, ensuring that the patients` dignity and equality is maintained at all times.

Ensure the principles set out in the fundamentals of care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure high quality service for patients and clients Assist the patients to maintain their own hygiene and personal appearance To perform duties within the plan of care delegated by a qualified practitioner, only for which the post holder has the relevant training and assessment Prepare ward/clinical area for receiving patients by ensuring area is generally clean and tidy assist in maintaining the standards in the clinical area and report any untidiness/clutter to the appropriate person.

Assist in the admission of new patients on to the ward by preparing bed area, welcoming patient, directing to bed/other area, showing patient around the ward.

Complete patient menu cards involving patients in the process, taking in to account any dietary instructions as identified by qualified nurse.

Participate in protected mealtime for patients by ensuring patients receive their meals/beverages in a timely and safe manner, ensuring hands are washed and the environment is conducive to mealtimes e.g. preparing bed area.

Participate in the serving of patients meals by cutting up food where required, opening packets, helping patients to sit up, Ensure patients nutritional status is maintained by assisting with feeding/providing beverages and maintaining nutritional chart (as directed). Report any poor dietary intake to the registered nurse in charge of patient care.

Act as a chaperon for patients undergoing examinations or other procedures and accompany patients to x ray or other departments taking the appropriate documentation and relaying relevant messages under the direction of a registered nurse.

Maintain privacy and dignity whilst assisting in the personal hygiene and toileting of patients who are unable to care for themselves.

Perform patient observations; temperature. pulse and respirations following a period of appropriate training and assessment Accurately document information relating to patient care as instructed by the nurse in charge.

Observe and report changes in patients` conditions to the Registered Nurse Provide psychological and physical support to patients/clients prior to, during and following clinical procedures or investigations Assist in the moving and handling of patients ensuring that they are moved safely in line with organisational guidelines and policies Help the registered nurse establish and maintain effective communications with the patient and carers/relatives.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Communicate basic information to patients and their carers maintaining confidentiality, dignity and respect.

Undertake last offices and provide support to family and/or friends

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