Detailed Overview
Under the direction of the Manager, Health Services or Registered Nurse, meets the needs of an assigned group of patients through the implementation of the individual care plan for each patient in support of the philosophy, standards, policies and procedures of Nursing Care Services.
- Responsibilities Provides personal care to patients such as assisting a patient with bathing, grooming, dressing, care of skin and hair, toileting and other activities of daily living;
- assists patients with mobilization routines and other related activities. Performs procedures such as taking vital signs, including weight, application and removal of condom urine drainage and obtaining specimens such as urine;
applies non-sterile dressings and dermetological medications to intact skin, emptying foley catheters and established ostomy bags and measuring Intake and Output as required.
- Assists patients to meet their nutritional needs by serving and collecting meals and offering supplements as appropriate;
- observes patients' ability to eat and assists, as necessary. Documents patient care, according to established procedures, and reports concerns, problems and / or changes to the Registered Nurse;
participates in patient care conferences; provides input to the revision of individual care plans on an ongoing basis. Transports / transfers patients utilizing mechanical aides such as wheelchairs, mechanical lifts and stretchers.
Maintains the tidyness of patient rooms, including bed-making; cleans equipment used in patient care such as commodes, bedpans and wheelchairs as required.
Prepares body for the morgue as required. Answers telephones and relays messages as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education and Experience Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment.
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