Primary duties & areas of responsibility:
1. Develop the skills to obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with trust policies.
2. Under supervision, follow individual patient care plans and report any changes immediately to the registered nurse/assistant practitioner.
3. Participate in basic patient assessment whilst providing personal care and feeding back to the registered nurse to ensure high standards of care, in particular relating to skin integrity and the alertness of the patient.
4. Practice safe standards of care for patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
5. Ensure care is given in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
6. Ensure that the patient’s bed space is clean, tidy, and accessible and that the person has what they need within easy reach.
7. Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.
8. Undertake personal care duties
9. Supporting with toileting, bathing, and dressing
10. Supporting with meals
