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Form of workAssist and support registered nursing staff in terms of personal care or treatments to be carried out. Report on general condition / appearance of patients to the nurse in charge. Maintain good standards of department housekeeping under the direction of the nurse in charge, including cleaning of the treatment areas and equipment, cleaning of storage shelves and cupboards, safe disposal of linen and soiled linen, and assisting with the maintenance of stock levels. Make the Lead Nurse aware of any problems or worries in relation to work. Assist with daily hygiene needs of patients and unit requirements.Participate, under direction with patients meals/beverages and special diets and in disturbing patients meals and beverages. Maintain high standard of personal contact and communication with patients, and relatives. Participate in giving out bedpans / urinals, observing and collecting specimens as required, and measuring / charting fluids as directed. Document any observations made or care delivered in the patients notes in a legible, accurate and appropriate manner, with due consideration for confidentiality issues and legal implications. Thisdoes not need to be countersigned by a registered nurses, but should be brought to the attention of the nurse caring for the patient. This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required.
