Occupation nursing aid

Nursing aids provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties, such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens.

Tasks

• Observe and report changes in patient's condition
• Apply practical intervention procedures for dementia or behavioural problems
• Perform basic (medical) procedures such as taking blood pressure and applying and changing dressings
• Collect specimens such as urine, faeces, or sputum
• Assist with rehabilitation exercises and basic treatment and medications
• Assist patients in activities such as walking, exercising, and getting in and out of bed
• Turn and reposition bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores
• Feed patients when necessary
• Bath, groom, shave, dress, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination
• Perform housekeeping activities, for example clean rooms and change linens
• Clean and sterilise the care equipment

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