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Health Services Assistance: Supporting nursing in acute care (2018) This text supports the beginning learner by describing the knowledge and skills required to work towards a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care). This nationally recognised qualifications reflects the role of a variety of workers who use a range of factual, technical and procedure knowledge to provide assistance to health professional staff for the care of patients.

Fundamentals of Care : A Textbook for Health and Social Care Assistants (2017) eBook

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

assisting patients with their personal care needs such as showering, dressing and eating
assisting patients with their mobility and communication needs
participating in planning the care of individuals
following therapy plans such as interventions to assist those with dementia and behavioural problems
observing and reporting changes in patients' condition, and reporting complaints about care
assisting with rehabilitation exercises, basic treatment and delivering medications
providing direct support and assistance to therapists.

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