Assistant Nurse
Methodist Welfare ServicesJob Description
- Complies with approved standards of nursing practices - Assists the RN to supervise care staff and healthcare attendants - Provides basic nursing care to the residents. - Updates on changes in resident’s conditions and needs. - Ensures care delivery and nursing interventions as outlined in the care plan. - Carries out nursing rounds with the RN. - Supervises care staff to ensure comfort and good personal hygiene of residents under his/her care. - Supervises care staff to check, monitor and record resident’s vital signs. - Maintains accurate documentation of care given. Assists RN in serving medications to residents and comply with safe medication practices. - Assists and guides care staff in the transfer and positioning of non-ambulant residents. Supervises care staff in diet serving and feeding of residents that require help. - Supervises care staff in ensuring comfort and good personal hygiene of residents under his/her care. - Assists in the admission and orientation of new residents. - Performs rehabilitation activities such as motion exercise and walking with residents. - Organizes and sends resident for appropriate therapy as prescribed, example occupational therapy. - Co-ordinates visits for medical check-ups and transport arrangement. - Accompanies resident to the hospital/polyclinic for follow-up appointments. - Initiates actions in emergency situations; escalate and provides supports to RN promptly. Works with RN to ensure a safe and clean environment in the home. - Participates in clinical service projects. - Participates in infection control campaign activities. - Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by RN, Nurse Manager. - Participates in training and development of care staff.
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