Role of Health Care Assistant Band 2
HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT BAND 2
Main Responsibilites:
- Maintain appropriate sensitive, caring and tactful relationships with patients, families and carers.
- Assist in the implementation of all care for which they are competent to practice under the direct supervision of qualified staff, in accordance with North Devon Hospice policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of care procedures and clinical observations etc. that are consistent with NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
- Assist patients to maintain all aspects of daily living activities in accordance with individual programmes of care with close supervision of qualified staff to maintain patients personal hygiene and appearance.
- To assist with eating and drinking. To assist with (access to) toilet facilities
- Assist trained nursing staff in aspects of technical care and record with close supervision of qualified staff
- Exchange factual information with, and offer support as appropriate to patients, their families and carers and professional colleagues.
- Maintain accurate and timely paper and electronic records of patient care delivered in accordance with guidance and training provided.
- Ensure that confidentiality of information is maintained at all times.
- Assist with last offices under the close supervision of qualified staff.
- Assist with clinical procedures following appropriate training with close supervision of qualified staff and senior managent.
- Be alert to the health, safety and well being of self, staff, patients and all others in the clients property and comply with the Health and Safety Policy of Associated FIDES
- Engage in clerical and housekeeping duties as directed.
- Utilise educational opportunities to facilitate learning in the clinical environment. Participate in education and training activities consistent with the role.
General
• Be aware of, and comply with all manner of Associated FIDES, procedures, protocols and guidelines alongside observing a personal duty of care when using equipment or handling patient’s valuables for example.
• Undertake other duties as may be required, and which are consistent with the responsibilities of the post. Learn new skills associated with the role. Communication and Working Relationships
• Co-operate with, and communicate clearly and professionally any changes that may affect patient care to the Care Co_ordinator in charge or nurse of the client, or through to the care co-ordinator via another registered nurse.
• Work with, and support voluntary staff in the provision of care as directed.
• Maintain effective relationships with clients, relatives and others involved in contributing to the patients’ care.
Care Assistants do not need to be registered to practice but any other health care professional must be registered. Click the Logo below to check the register or if you need to register.
