The nursing aide will be required to work in a multi-disciplinary team to provide comfort care to patients with terminal illness and end-stage organ failure under the supervision of trained nurses. Deliver a range of patient care duties under the supervision of trained nurses providing basic patient care and providing physical, psychological and spiritual needs.

• To work as a member of the nursing team under the supervision of trained staff reporting changes in patients’ conditions and needs as they occur.
• Assist Staff Nurse in admission, transfer and discharge process.
• Perform assessment, plans and delivers general nursing care to palliative patients.
• Observe patient’s clinical condition including response to treatments, goals of care and changes in physical and emotional status, and reports findings to Staff Nurse in charge, as appropriate.
• Provide safe, quality, appropriate care according to doctor’s orders, within scope of duty and competency.
• Provide care following safety, infection control practices, hazardous material and waste policy and procedures.
• Document nursing assessment and interventions carried out accurately and timely.
• Assist Doctor and Staff Nurse in performing procedures.
• Assist Enrolled Nurse in nursing procedures.
• Assist with orientation of new Nursing Aide and Healthcare Attendant.
• Precept and mentor new Nursing Aide and Healthcare Attendant.
• Respect and protect patients’ rights and confidentiality.
• Attend continual education to update skills and knowledge on palliative nursing care.