Disney Ward cares for Children and Young People aged 0-16 years. We are a team of Paediatric and Adult Registered Nurses and AHCAs caring for Children and Young People with acute and chronic medical illnesses requiring emergency or elective surgery.
We work in collaboration with paediatric doctors and other specialties, providing care 24/7 to Children and Young People in North Lincolnshire and surrounding areas.
Our team of AHCAs supports the registered nurses and medical/surgical teams on the ward to provide care to a small group of Children and Young People, escalating any concerns and undertaking delegated duties.
Duties include: contributing to maintaining the safety of children on the ward, monitoring and recording observations, assisting with feeding and hygiene needs, performing simple diagnostic procedures, and ensuring ward cleanliness and safety.
Under supervision, the post holder will:
1. Support the ward coordinator by providing high-quality individual care to a small number of Children and Young People, maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
2. Escalate any concerns appropriately.
3. Participate in care planning for Children and Young People using the partnership model of Family Centred Care.
4. Assist Children and Young People and their parents/carers with personal care and hygiene needs, ensuring privacy and dignity.
5. Support nutritional needs, including feeding, supporting breastfeeding, bottle feeds, and administering bolus enteral feeds.
6. Assist in assessing breastfeeding, providing advice and education to mothers, always acting in the best interests of the infant.
7. Help with the completion of strict input/output records for fluid balance, as appropriate.
8. Participate in pressure area risk assessments and take appropriate actions.
9. Encourage safe mobilisation to promote independence.
10. Utilise safe moving and handling techniques to reduce injury risks for both Children and Young People and staff.
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