Assistant in Nursing

Tasks and duties

• Assisting patients with their personal care needs such as showering, toileting, shaving, oral hygiene, dressing and eating.
• Assisting patients with their mobility and communication needs.
• Following therapy plans such as interventions to assist those with dementia and behavioural problems.
• Observing and reporting changes in patients' condition.
• Assisting with rehabilitation exercises, basic treatment and delivering medications.
• Assisting nursing and midwifery staff with routine technical support functions including setting up for procedures, cleaning equipment and completing basic documentation.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed patient records.
• Building effective relationships with patients through clear communication and empathy.
• Applying simple wound dressings.