Health Care Assistant

at  London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

To support the Ward Manager and the whole of nursing team in providing a unified
approach to high standards of patient care and an excellence in nursing practice.
Adhere to infection control policies and assist the Ward Manager in the promotion of
infection control good practice by all. Precisely communicate patient’s condition to
qualified staff.
Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/family.
Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained.
Report any concern regarding patient care.
Be able to locate all policies relating to good working practice within the clinical area and able to adhere to them.
At the direction of the registered nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care.
Serve drinks and meals to patients and to give assistance to those patients requiring help.
Assist in bed making and the disposal of soiled linen.
Chaperone patients as necessary.
Undertake the recording of temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate and pulse oximetry, also fluid input and output, and report findings to the nurse in charge of patient care.
Collecting and testing specimens as required and reporting abnormalities.
Ensure safekeeping of patient’s property and valuables within Trust guidelines
Work collaboratively with others in the ward to ensure that patient’s needs are meet.
Be aware of your competence and acknowledge your own boundaries asking for assistance as required.
Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

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