The Role HCA Band 3
HCA BAND 3 Job Description
Main Responsibilities
- 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 Associated FIDES policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of care procedures and clinical observations etc. that are consistent with NVQ level 3 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 keeping e.g. Taking and recording vital signs. i.e. temperature, pulse, and respiration
- Urine testing and obtaining specimens
- Preparation of notes
- Exchange factual information with, and offer support as appropriate to patients, their families 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.
- Assist with clinical procedures following appropriate training.
- • Be alert to the health, safety and well being of self, staff, patients and all others on the clients property and comply with the Associated FIDES Health and Safety Policy.
- 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.
The holder of this post has no budgeting or final decision authority
This role description is not an exhaustive statement of the scope of the job and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with their grade.
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