Essential Care for Health Care Assistants Induction Jackie Blackwell Learning & Development Nurse

what is essential – “the must” what is important – “the should” what is helpful – “the could”

Clinical skills

Assisting a patient with eating & drinking check name of pt with pt meal request ?nil by mouth ?thickened fluids ?fluid restriction prepare the environment / patient area privacy & dignity equality & diversity SALT assessment dentures glasses ?allergies Assisting a patient with eating & drinking dietary requirements ?diabetic ?vegetarian knowledge of aids to assist, cups, straws etc position of patient communication eye contact inform of interventions sit at same level don’t rush facial expressions ?do they not like the food documentation food charts fluid balance charts hand washing hygiene needs choice

cleaning mattresses with non-alcohol based products COSHH Documentation Bed Space Cleaning Record privacy & dignity equality & diversity hospital corners! Making a hospital bed linen bags – white alginate red theatre packs pressure relieving mattresses / aids making an occupied bed reporting mattress integrity soiled linen

Assisting a patient with toileting requirements privacy & dignity equality & diversity choice hygiene needs bed pans documentation patient mobility, manual handling commodes prepare the environment / patient area assisting with hygiene needs continence products Assisting a patient with toileting requirements hand washing hygiene needs urinals fluid balance charts promoting independence communication eye contact inform of interventions COSHH pressure area care

reporting to RN’s as appropriate manual handling pressure area care care of mouth, eyes, nose & ears TED stockings dentures making an occupied bed fingernails, toenails communication eye contact inform of interventions Assisting a patient with meeting hygiene needs whilst confined to a bed Consider injuries – CVE’s, #’s, spinal injuries etc incontinence specific order of washing documentation Waterlow assessment creams, particular soaps choice patients may want to wear their own clothing privacy & dignity equality & diversity prepare the environment / patient area drips, drains, pumps, tubes etc

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