Health Care Support Worker - Same Day Admission Unit Paisley, Scotland
Job description
Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately
Assists with the nursing care of the patient under the supervision of a registered nurse. This will include all basic care including the reception, admission, transfer and discharge of the patient according to procedure.
Ensure patients receive the care and assistance required/prescribed with fluid and nutritional intake.
Observes and reports any change in the condition of the patient and communicates this verbally to the nurse in charge.
Assists the patient unable to self care with personal hygiene and dressing, adhering to all manual handling procedures and policies.
Carries out and assists with minor investigatory procedures e.g.: urinalysis, urine collections, and pregnancy tests as required. Reports all findings to the registered nurse.
Participates and assists in the updating and completion of accurate patient documentation as necessary e.g.: fluid charts, pudra charts and also files documents appropriately when required.
Is responsible for the cleaning and tidying of clinical areas, equipment and storage cupboards, excluding cupboards for the storage of controlled drugs and medicines and reports any defects and areas of concern to the nurse in charge.
Maintains stock of adequate supplies of central and clinical stores excluding medicines.
Assists with the safe custody of patient’s personal belongings in accordance with organisational policy
To comply with all Health and Safety Legislation and policies with particular regard to COSHH, Fire, Infection Control and Manual Handling.
Informal Contact: Alyson McGuill, Senior Charge Nurse, Tel No: 0141 214 7252
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
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