Question

Whats a job description and person specification for nursing assistant?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Enumerated below.

Explanation:

Job description of nursing assistant:

1) Help patients to make use of the bathroom.

2) Clean and bathe any patient or resident that requires it.

3) Maintain hygiene of patients as well as change of bedding they use.

4) Turn, reposition and ensure smooth movement of patients in between the wheelchairs, seats and beds

5) Serve meals and help the patients to eat their food.

6) Carry out simple checks on important things like blood pressure and temperature.

7) Give a listening ear to patients in regards to any health concerns they have and then report such details to a Registered Nurse or Doctor.

Person specification are the personal attributes desired in the potential nursing assistant. They include:

1) Should show excellent attention to detail.

2) Should be very good with written and verbal communication

3) Should possess strong ability to carefully read and also follow directions.

4) Should show flexibility in exercise of work duties and schedule.

5) Should be a very good team player.

6) Strong enough to lift/carry and move patients.

7) Should have very good foundation of clinical skills and clinical knowledge.