Healthcare Assistant (Inpatient Ward) - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic

Distribute sputum and denture cartons to patients as required and ensure denture cartons are labelled appropriately. Remain with patients who require observation, following assessment by nursing staff. Deal with patient’s personal property. Take care of patient’s dentures, glasses and hearing aids. Receive patients and visitors to the wards with courtesy. Answer telephones (please see telephone etiquette) and locate appropriate personnel when necessary. Answer call bells, deal with appropriate requests, and report other requests to nursing staff.Check that bells are in working order and are within the reach of the patient. Clean and assemble equipment as required e.g. trolleys, drip stands, etc Assist with the disposal of clinical waste and clean procedure trolleys daily. Make occupied and unoccupied beds and cots and turn mattresses on weekly basis. Move beds and furniture within wards as required. Attend to spillages immediately to reduce the risk of accidents. Ensure linen cupboard and store areas are kept tidy and stocked. Assist patients to dress and pack in preparation for discharge. Restock aprons and gloves in clinical areas. Keep emergency exits clear at all times i.e. ensure chairs are stored appropriately after visiting hours. Help prepare the ward for cleaning. Ensure that sluice room, bathrooms, toilets and other ancillary rooms are kept clean and tidy, in the interest of patient care and Health and Safety requirements. Assist in keeping the ward areas and day room tidy. Carry out errands as requested by Clinical Nurse Managers or Deputies e.g. collect faxes/charts, patient errands within the clinic, pharmacy, stores, laboratory and errands to other wards. Report broken items in need of repair to the Clinical Nurse Manager. Wash all patients’ basins daily, also drip stands, fans, feeding pumps and other equipment as required. Report to nursing staff any complaints of pain, distress or needs expressed by patients. Assist other support staff with storage of CSSD and stores. Assist the transport team transport patients to and from Theatre. Work as a Covid-19 swabbing HCA in the Test Centre.