To assist Registered Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team in implementing patients’ care plan. Also undertake some clerical and domestic duties to ensure a safe and clean environment.
Responsibilities
* Assisting with personal care, toileting, feeding and care of the dying
* Works in accordance to Trust policies and procedures
* Act as a role model to new starters and others as appropriate
* Documents observations in accordance with Trust policy
* Assist the registered nurse in administering direct patient care
* Prioritising own workload
* Informs qualified nursing staff of any changes in patients’ condition or observations
* Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate
* Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual
* Undertake some clerical duties such as filing and answering telephone
* Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment
* Assist in the safe handling of patients valuables and property
* Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines
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