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Ward

Assistant

What is a Ward Assistant?

Ward assistants help nursing staff in hospitals and other health care establishments with non- medical

duties including housekeeping, transportation, ward, patient and office support.

Roles of a Ward Assistant

Assist patients in and out of taxis, ambulances, cars or helicopters. Lift patients on and off beds, with the assistance of nurses Transfer patients files and x-rays between departments, specimens to laboratories Make sure that an adequate supply of clean clothing and linen is available for the patient and that soiled items are removed and cleaned

Transport specimens to laboratories

Deliver and collect linen, rubbish, infectious waste, specimens and equipment Maintain clean and prepare wheelchairs, trolleys and other equipment Assist in administrative duties such as photocopying ward forms Assist in the maintenance of stocks of linen and non-medical supplies

Assist in lifting and turning patients, transporting them in wheelchairs, stretches or on movable beds between wards and departments

Clean rooms such as bathrooms, showers, utility rooms and offices and clean interior windows

Clean equipment in the pan room such as pan trolleys, buckets, pans, bowls, suction bottles and tubing, commodes, wheel chairs and seats, and rinse trays

Wash patients' lockers and tables

Discuss patients concerns with nurses

Accompany patients, who are ready for discharge, to the central waiting area Transport equipment, X-rays, patient records and deceased patients between wards, departments, theatres and mortuary

Attend emergency cardiac arrest calls, fire and other urgent situations within the hospital, grounds and patient restraint.

Assist in emergencies

Career Opportunities

Ward assistants work in public hospitals, some private hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, some health clinics and after-care centres. They may become Health care Assistants, Home Aide, dental Assistants, Dietary Assistants or Therapy Assistants.

Qualifications Required

Work as a ward assistant is available without formal qualifi cations. Entry to this occupation may be improved with qualifications like Certificate II in health Support Services

Supervision provided

A comprehensive orientation program is provided for all new staff members with ongoing support.

Personal skills required of a Ward Assistant

Physically fit

Able to lift heavy objects

Caring and supportive attitude

Respect for the rights of others

Able to perform domestic duties efficiently

Good communication skills

Able to work as part of a team

Able to follow instructions

Capable of handling equipment such as wheelchairs, beds and other medical equipment District Human Resources | LMB 7279 | Liverpool BC 1871 | Email: swslhd.hr@sswahs.nsw.gov.au

Adapted from Australian Government Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations Job Guide

http://www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au/ and reviewed by SWSLHD staff Familiar with procedures to guide patients safely through the hospital Knowledgeable of hospital health and safety procedures

Knowledgeable in basic patient care

Aware of hospital and staff routines

Familiar with medical terminology and first aid

Knowledgeable of hygiene and sterilization requirements

Able to use a computer

Able to deal with death an injury of patients

Reliable, punctual and energetic

Able to remain calm in emergencies

District Human Resources | LMB 7279 | Liverpool BC 1871 | Email: swslhd.hr@sswahs.nsw.gov.au

Adapted from Australian Government Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations Job Guide

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