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Job Summary: The Auxiliary Nurse plays a key role in assisting nursing staff with the provision of high-quality patient care. This role involves supporting the delivery of both clinical and personal care to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. As an Auxiliary Nurse, you will work under the supervision of registered nurses and healthcare professionals, contributing to a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Key Responsibilities: • Patient Care Support: • Assist patients with daily personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. • Help patients with feeding and ensure dietary needs are met. • Assist in repositioning and moving patients to ensure their comfort and prevent bedsores. • Support patients with mobility, including helping them move in and out of bed or with walking aids. • Clinical Support: • Monitor and record patients’ vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure) and report any abnormalities to the nursing team. • Assist nurses with wound care, dressing changes, and other basic clinical procedures as required. • Help prepare patients for medical procedures or examinations. • Administer basic first aid and ensure patients’ immediate healthcare needs are met. • Environment and Equipment Maintenance: • Ensure that the patient’s environment is clean, tidy, and safe, adhering to infection control guidelines. • Clean and prepare medical equipment for use by nurses and doctors. • Assist with stocking and organizing supplies and materials within the healthcare setting. • Emotional and Social Support: • Provide companionship and emotional support to patients, especially those who may feel anxious or isolated. • Listen to patients’ concerns and report any issues or changes in behavior to the nursing staff. • Promote dignity and respect at all times, ensuring patient privacy is maintained. • Health and Safety: • Follow infection control protocols, ensuring that hygiene and cleanliness standards are maintained. • Assist in maintaining health and safety standards by reporting any potential hazards or incidents to supervisors. • Participate in emergency procedures when necessary, such as fire drills or evacuations.