Healthcare Assistant Northampton, England
Job description
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in the provision of nursing care under the supervision of a qualified nurse in relation to: Corporate Responsibilities Provide clear and concise written documentation as per Trust guidance. Complete data inputting as required Supporting Clinical Excellence Have the ability and knowledge to deal with an emergency situation. Report any concerns / incidents relating to patient health, safety of the environment to an assistant practitioner or qualified nurse Supporting Patient Excellence Assisting patients in all aspects of their activities of daily living including personal hygiene needs. Meeting the patients nutritional needs including supporting patients at meal times, completion of fluid balance charts, food charts and reporting any concerns to the qualified nurse.
Assist patients in meeting their continence needs, including taking them to the toilet, providing a commode, monitoring urine and bowel movements. Reporting any abnormalities to an assistant practitioner or qualified nurse Take and record vital signs as requested, including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure, oxygen saturation and Early Warning Score (EWS) and to report any findings/abnormalities to the qualified nurse. Manual handling of patients after establishing best method, following completion of the assessment form by an assistant practitioner or qualified nurse. Maintain safety of patients, personal clothing and property in accordance with agreed policies related to security and confidentiality.
The collection of specimens, including stool, urine, MSU, CSU, sputum and wound swabs in accordance with Trust policies/guidelines. Undertake admission details and observations and report outcome immediately to qualified nurse for review and signature and plan. Provide clear and concise verbal communication to patients, clients and multi- disciplinary teams
