Health Care Assistant - Brent Ward

PRIMARY DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Clinical Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care (i.e. washing, mouth care, toileting), recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients With indirect supervision, to manage own clinical workload within the given competencies of the post To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff Undertake the escort of patients to other departments under the direction of the registered nurse (when deemed competent To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff To support nutritional needs of patients by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietary intake to senior staff To assist in the care of maintaining skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers and inform senior staff where this might be required Document and sign for all observations and care given with a counter signature from a Registered Practitioner To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area To promote and safeguard the well being of patients, their families and colleagues To share responsibility for the care and maintenance of all the specialist equipment on the ward. To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy and Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients Report untoward incidents such as complaints, clinical emergencies and injury, to senior staff Assist Medical staff/nursing staff with minor procedures when appropriate training has been given To assist patients, reassure and provide comfort when clinical procedures are being performed Respond to telephone calls in a timely, professional manner, recording and transmitting information accurately, referring any clinical queries to a registered nurse or doctor. Professional Maintaining, sharing, contributing and continually developing an in depth specialist knowledge of nursing practice relevant to the individual clinical area Assisting other clinical areas within the Trust if the clinical situation or staffing levels demand Undertaking manual handling assessments and ensuring identified actions are met. Initiating appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff development and training Supporting team members in delivering their objectives through offering advice, guidance and support as appropriate. Maintaining personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, in line with professional registration requirements Maintain an up to date record of professional development Ensure up to date knowledge and competence in use of clinical equipment regularly used and maintain a personal record of training.