Nursing Assistants are required to take direction from many members of the medical team, and must be willing to advocate for themselves and their fellow Nursing Assistants. They must also be properly trained in care for patients while they bathe, dress, or eat, and avoid communicable diseases by using rubber gloves, cleaning the area thoroughly, and washing their hands with soap and water. This will help reduce their chances of contracting communicable diseases.
Nursing Assistants must be aware of the risks of physical and emotional abuse from patients, such as depression, upset, anger, and hatred. It is important to report any incidents of physical abuse to their supervisor and document what happened, the type of physical abuse, and any self-defense holds or moves used to protect themselves. Additionally, it is important to avoid burnout and take other precautions to ensure that Nursing Assistants enjoy their job.
A rewarding career as a Nursing Assistant awaits those who enter the medical field with a thirst for knowledge and a desire to help others. Nursing Assistant courses, clinicals, and trainings frequently do not prepare you for the precautions you must take. Neither do the majority of employers. As a result, it is the responsibility of each Nursing Assistant to educate themselves on them.
Taking direction from many other members of the medical team is one of the most difficult aspects of being a Nursing Assistant. They are to report to the Nursing staff directly. It is not unusual for each Nurse to have a slightly different way of doing things. This makes the Nursing Assistant's job even more difficult. You must be willing to advocate for yourself and your fellow Nursing Assistants.
If this type of problem persists in the medical facility where you work, contact the charge Nurse. Explain why the nursing staff changes are confusing and counterproductive. Most charge Nurses will investigate the situation and assist in the implementation of policies, procedures, and trainings so that all staff is aware of how something should be done.
Nursing Assistants are frequently required to care for patients while they bathe, dress, or eat. You must be properly trained in this procedure or risk injuring your back or other body parts. You also run the risk of injuring the patient. Because medical facilities are frequently understaffed, Nursing Assistants attempt to lift patients alone when they know they will be assisted by a partner. This is hazardous to your health, your patient's health, and your job security. Never skimp on such procedures, no matter how much time they save you.
As a Nursing Assistant, it is critical to avoid communicable diseases. Both your Nursing Assistant training and your job orientation will most likely include training in communicable diseases. However, keep in mind that most communicable diseases are spread through bodily fluids. No matter how pressed for time you are, if a patient has soiled their clothing or bed, use rubber gloves, clean the area thoroughly, including the use of a disinfectant, and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water. This will help reduce your chances of contracting communicable diseases.
Many patients who need the assistance of a Nursing Assistant do not want it. This can result in a variety of emotions such as depression, upset, anger, and hatred. This mix of emotions is frequently directed at the Nursing Assistant. As a result, you may face verbal and, in some cases, physical abuse from patients. It is critical that you deal with this type of situation as soon as possible. Tell the patient that you understand they are upset, but that you are there to help them with... Then tell them what you'll be doing to help them. If they continue to be in that state, leave the room. Report the incident in accordance with your company's policies.
Emotional abuse is less dangerous than physical abuse. Patients must understand that under no circumstances will it be tolerated. If you need to defend yourself, yell for help or use a code word as specified by your employer's policies. It is critical that you immediately report any incidents of physical abuse to your supervisor. Document what happened, the type of physical abuse, and any self-defense holds or moves you used to protect yourself. This is significant if the patient later claims that you abused them.
Another important consideration for Nursing Assistants is avoiding burnout. This is the result of feeling constantly overwhelmed by your job responsibilities. The medical field ranks first in terms of job burnout. It is critical that you consider burnout and the other precautions. This will allow you to enjoy your job as a Nursing Assistant even more.
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