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Responsibilities may vary depending on number and functional focus of Senior Management Team. The following list is a very comprehensive itemization of what would normally be associated with the position of Patient Aide at NMC ProVita. The actual scope of responsibilities will be determined from time to time by the Director Of Operations in conjunction with the Nursing Supervisors and Managers.

• Supports patients and their families by providing housekeeping and laundry services; preparing food, running errands.
• Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Assists staff nurses in manual handling of residents and with bathing.
• Under the supervision and guidance of nurses and therapists plays with children where appropriate .
• Maintains a safe, secure and healthy patient environment by ensuring room is clean and tidy.
• Supports the nursing staff by running errands where appropriate.
• Responsible for ensuring rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies
• Assists patients and nurses on external trips
• Participates in resident’s social activities

Communication 

• Communicates with a range of people on a range of matters.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to coworkers and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicates the mission, vision and values of the facility.

Personal and People Development 

• Develops own skills and knowledge.
• Recognizes the necessity to continuously develop skills and acquire additional knowledge appropriate to the position.
• Attends training sessions offered by NMC ProVita.
• Dresses appropriately to the expectations of the specific work areas and Occupational Health and Safety Policy.

Confidentiality 

• Maintains confidentiality of all information in accordance with NMC ProVita policy.

Team Work

• Participates as a valued team member, promoting and contributing to a supportive team environment.
• Attends meetings as requested.

Quality 

• Maintains quality in own work.

 Responsibilities may vary depending on number and functional focus of Senior Management Team. The following list is a very comprehensive itemization of what would normally be associated with the position of Patient Aide at NMC ProVita. The actual scope of responsibilities will be determined from time to time by the Director Of Operations in conjunction with the Nursing Supervisors and Managers.

• Supports patients and their families by providing housekeeping and laundry services; preparing food, running errands.
• Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Assists staff nurses in manual handling of residents and with bathing.
• Under the supervision and guidance of nurses and therapists plays with children where appropriate .
• Maintains a safe, secure and healthy patient environment by ensuring room is clean and tidy.
• Supports the nursing staff by running errands where appropriate.
• Responsible for ensuring rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies
• Assists patients and nurses on external trips
• Participates in resident’s social activities

Communication 

• Communicates with a range of people on a range of matters.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to coworkers and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicates the mission, vision and values of the facility.

Personal and People Development 

• Develops own skills and knowledge.
• Recognizes the necessity to continuously develop skills and acquire additional knowledge appropriate to the position.
• Attends training sessions offered by NMC ProVita.
• Dresses appropriately to the expectations of the specific work areas and Occupational Health and Safety Policy.

Confidentiality 

• Maintains confidentiality of all information in accordance with NMC ProVita policy.

Team Work

• Participates as a valued team member, promoting and contributing to a supportive team environment.
• Attends meetings as requested.

Quality 

• Maintains quality in own work.

• Diploma in Nursing
• One year working Experience in a healthcare environment
• Nanny or homecare support role
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