Health Assistant in Nursing | Geriatric Medicine
Core
Support Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses in a 20-bed Geriatric Evaluation Management unit by providing delegated aspects of direct and non-direct patient care.
Role type
Health Assistant (Nursing)
Builds
Patient care support within a hospital ward environment
Domain
Healthcare / Geriatric Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient care assistance, personal hygiene support, nutritional assistance, mobility and transfer support, elimination care, maintaining patient privacy and dignity
Preferred skills
Previous experience as a Health Assistant, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Assist with personal hygiene, nutritional needs, mobility, transfers, positioning, and elimination needs; ensure patient privacy and dignity; complete delegated work accurately according to policies
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior