CARE ASSISTANT, GENERAL WARD

ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

1. Provide basic nursing care that aligns with the vision, mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the nursing services and the hospital.
2. Notify the nursing leaders of any situations that impact the quality of care.
3. Obtain ward report and assignment at the beginning of each shift and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Unit Manager or Senior Registered Nurse.
4. Daily routine: Conduct regular nursing rounds to assess patients’ needs and communicate with them and their families; prepare and tidy patients’ beds and linens as needed and organise patients’ belongings as well as furniture; disinfect beds, furniture, and equipment after use; keep the ward, store, fridge, and its facilities clean and tidy; assist the patient with activities of daily living; answer phone calls and relay messages; attend patient bell calls promptly; assist nurses in transporting patients to and from the operating theatre; escort ...