Collen Muchenje

Nurse Aide Certificate

Help patients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities. Attend to patients who are
confined to bed and help lift and turn these residents using the equipment outlined in their care plan
as necessary for their care and comfort
 Accompany patients, when necessary, on activities outside the clinic
 Observe any unusual behaviour or incidents involving patients and report to a senior staff member
 Contribute to the assessment of the patient’s response to clinical care and participate in any
diversion or therapeutic activities involving the patients
 Report all accidents or untoward events immediately to qualified staff
 Help in the use, care and cleaning of aids and personal equipment e.g., wheelchairs, walking aids,
specialised seating
 Assist patients with toilet and commodes and in the use of incontinence pads
 Complete accurately all relevant documentation e.g., food and fluid charts, turning charts, property
forms etc.
 Set tables, serve snacks, and feed patients who need help. Prepare light meals and wash up
 Respond promptly to emergency bells
 Ensure all information regarding patience is kept in strict confidence and documented accurately
on daily report sheets
 Partake in the cleaning schedule allocated to Care Assistants