Nursing Assistant
6 months ago
The post holder will provide care and support to patients. They will assist in the delivery of care under the guidance of a qualified nurse.
The post holder will assist in establishing care plans and in the delivery care. The expectation will be to work within the boundaries of agreed instruction, whilst being supported within Trust procedures and policies.
The post holder will support the development of health care support workers by acting as a role model and mentor, including acting as an assessor for new Health Care Support Workers completing the Care Certificate.
- To listen and talk to patients and their carers’ and develop boundaried therapeutic
relationships.
- To undertake and accurately document observations and nursing care in line with
Trust Policy.
- To ensure effective communication, either verbal or written, amongst the team,
reporting any change or unusual occurrence in an individuals’ behaviour or
condition.
- To accurately report and feedback any concerns.
- To understand the importance of, and maintain the need for confidentiality in all
patient matters.
To participate in the maintenance of a clean, tidy and safe environment.
To value diversity and promote equality of opportunity for all and to ensure
individuals are treated fairly.
To carry out duties as allocated by a senior nurse.
Attend to patients’ personal hygiene including bathing, toileting and dressing, promoting quality of life and independence.
Support and assist at mealtimes as required.
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We’re really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we’re a great place to work.
To attend education and training sessions specially arranged for health care support workers.
To carry out assigned tasks under the supervision of qualified staff.
To provide guidance to new staff on the induction to the ward and participate in Induction and training programmes for staff.
To undertake supervision of new staff as appropriate, supporting them to complete their care certificate as their allocated assessor.
To act as a positive role model to the service users and staff.
To attend / undertake statutory and mandatory training as required.
To have an interest in self-development and be active in enhancing own personal knowledge.
Escort patients as appropriate to other areas of the hospital or outside the hospital as delegated by trained member of staff.
Adhere to appropriate Trust and local policies, procedures and guidelines.
Completion of regular physical health observations, including the recording of these. Also completing the physical health paperwork within the admission process, including smoking / alcohol recording forms.
Taking an active part in the completion of the admission and discharge process including carer information and disclaimer forms.
Taking an active part the orientation of all new patients admitted to the ward ensuring that demographic details are checked and correct.
Supporting qualified staff in the participation of the care planning process.
Taking an active lead in the infection control duties and responsibilities alongside the housekeeper.
This job description is not exhaustive, but is intended to give an overall picture of the role. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. The duties of the post and job description can be reviewed through the agreed process
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