Trabajos de técnico de atención sociosanitaria/técnica de atención sociosanitaria en Irlanda (Mid-West )

Patients require assistance in some or all activities of daily living.  It is the duty of the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care required by the patient.  The primary role of the Health Care Assistant (HCA) is to assist the nurse in the implementation of the care plan as determined by the registered nurse.

The role involves collaborating with the nursing staff, in assisting patients with the activities of daily living, and collaborating with all members of ward staff in creating an efficient, safe and friendly environment for care delivery. The HCA has been trained in the taking and recording of the patient’s observations i.e. blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respirations, testing patient’s urine specimens and the measurement and application of anti-embolic stockings e.g. TEDs.

Accountability

HCA’s are accountable for their actions in the delivery of patient care for which they have been trained and must not undertake any duty for which they are not trained.  If HCA’s feel that certain requests are beyond their capabilities, they should make this known to the person(s) making the request.

Education/ Qualifications

The recognised qualification for Health Care Assistants is the FETAC (QQI Level 5) Health Care Support Certificate.  All newly recruited Health Care Assistants must possess this qualification.

Personal Conduct

HCA’s should conduct themselves in a manner that conveys respect of the individual and ensures safe patient care.  The personal characteristics that indicate these principles include:

Confidentiality

At all times, maintain patient’s confidentiality.

Courtesy

Be courteous in all dealings with patients, colleagues and visitors.

Accountability

Take responsibility for own actions.

Communication

Respond to patients, colleagues and visitors appropriately, record all information accurately and report all relevant information.  Be able to work as a team member.

Hygiene Standards/Infection Prevention & Control

Read the Infection Control policies and ask your manager to explain parts that you may not understand.  Deliver a high standard of patient care.  Be vigilant in ensuring that a high level of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained.  Practice hand hygiene according to hospital policy.

Dignity and Privacy

All patients are entitled to have their dignity and privacy maintained as much as is possible in the hospital setting.  Ensure practice is reflective of this.

Health and Safety

Know and understand the Health and Safety regulations and apply them in the workplace.  

Health Care Assistant Duties

The HCA’s role will involve some of the following activities, along with others that may be necessary in the context of specific ward situations.

Maintaining a Safe Environment:

Communicating

Confidentiality

Assist Daily Activities for Patients under the direction of the nursing staff