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SalaryPLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FURTHER DUTIES OF THE ROLE. Observe and assist the patient to eat and drink (particularly at mealtimes) and document what they have taken, thus maintain the hydration and nutritional needs of the patient as directed by the registered professional. Maintaining the patient and carers privacy and dignity. Bladder and bowel care and the promotion of continence. The delivery of individualised, person centred care, including self-care. Ensuring the safety of all patients, particularly those who are vulnerable. Chaperone registered professionals as required. Provide an environment that enables compassionate, individualised, safe care to be delivered. Assess and plan patients care needs in an accurate and timely way, implement and evaluate the planned care using a holistic and evidence-based approach. Identify any additional needs of the patient/carer and refer to appropriate member of the multi-agency/multi-professional team via the agreed pathways. Make reasonable adjustments to maximise the patients experience as need identified. Responding to and taking a lead in emergency situations in the home. To ensure continuity and co-ordination of care of patients moving between home and hospital. Support and enable patients and carers to identify own health needs and strategies to improve and maintain wellbeing. Accurately observe and record patients clinical condition, and initiate appropriate action, in response to any change in condition. Responsible for safe administration of drugs. Act as the patients advocate at all times. To maintain safe clinical practice in diagnosis and treatment.
