Overview
Ward 7 is a 23 bedded reablement ward caring for patients who are currently pathway 1 and 2 aiming to reduce their pathway promoting independence. We work closely with therapists and MDT to care for and plan a safe discharge for our patients.
Care duties
* Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags).
* Provide for patients' toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
* Support patients in managing incontinence.
* Measure patients' fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and report information to the Registered Nurse.
* Prepare and serve meals, drinks and snacks; assist/feeding patients as necessary.
* Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department regarding the number of meals needed.
* Record patients\' dietary intake as indicated in the plan of care.
* Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patient\'s manual handling plan.
* Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.
* Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered Nurse in conjunction with the patient\'s plan of care.
* Obtain specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.
* Escort patients to clinical departments within the hospital.
* Assist the Registered Nurse in performing last offices.
* General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff.
* Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provide assistance to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.
* Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.
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