Healthcare Assistant
7 months ago
To work under the direction of a registered member of nursing staff, but at times will not have direct supervision (as in a community setting). To work within a team supporting and assisting qualified staff in the implementation of patient care, that includes personal hygiene, toileting, undressing and dressing of patients, moving and handling and assisting with mobilisation. To undertake a range of competencies which may include service specific training appropriate to the role/service. To undertake a range of observations and ensure they are communicated and recorded appropriately.
To use clinical decision-making tools to inform care, such as, Waterlow, MUST etc and be able to highlight significant results to senior staff Once assessed as competent, perform simple wound care, blood sugar monitoring, venepuncture, temperature, blood pressures, pulse oximetry and other clinical responsibilities as delegated by the registered nursing staff. To provide self-directed, individual activities for specified patients both in all healthcare settings working within risk management guidelines, as this may include working alone in the unit for periods of time under the guidance of a registered nurse To be able to identify when there may be a safeguarding risk for any patient or carer and know the process to follow Participate in the unit wide response team which responds to any untoward incident to ensure safety in the wards and to be fully trained in Physical Intervention (which will be in date). To carry out efficiently and effectively task and instructions assigned by the registered nurse To undertake only those tasks for which she / he has had instruction and is competent to fulfil as a senior healthcare assistant. To provide mentorship and support to junior staff or students To engage with audits, quality improvement projects and service changes as directed by the ward manager.
To provide a high standard of care under the direction and supervision of more senior staff To assist the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery and evaluation of patient care. To liaise across inpatient and community colleagues in the statutory and non-statutory services as appropriate. To provide professional influence, direction, clarification and support for new and existing staff, nursing, occupational therapy, students, volunteers, and carers as appropriate as part of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). To ensure the adherence to Health and Safety and Infection Prevention and Control guidelines at all times.
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