UK has experienced a decades-long shift in immigration patterns, with the 21st century seeing larger and more diverse immigration than ever before. In 1841, only 0.25 per cent of the population of England and Wales was born in a foreign country, increasing to 1.5 per cent by 1901, 2.6 per cent by 1931 and 4.4 per cent in 1951.
UK during the late 1990s saw the pace and scale of migration increased to a level without historical precedent. Indeed, between 2001 and 2018 the foreign-born population doubled from 4.6 million to more than nine million.
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A nurse aide, or nursing assistant (NA), assist patients with basic daily tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Their duties can vary depending on the workplace, but typically include:
- Patient care: Bathing, dressing, feeding, and helping with toileting
- Vital signs: Taking and recording a patient’s temperature and blood pressure
- Mobility: Helping patients with mobility issues, such as lifting and moving them
- Environment: Keeping patient rooms clean and making beds
- Communication: Reporting patient concerns to nurses and attending meetings with other healthcare professionals
- Safety: Promoting cleanliness and safety for patients, visitors, and staff
- Equipment: Setting up medical equipment and assisting with some medical procedures
- Observation: Observing changes in a patient’s condition or behavior
A Nursing Assistant has several duties and responsibilities that they learn through studies and experience. Since their job is to provide basic care for daily living of patients, their work consists of the following:
- Help patients use the bathroom
- Clean and bathe patients or residents
- Maintain patients’ hygiene and change bedding
- Turn, reposition and move patients between wheelchairs, seats and beds
- Serve meals and help patients eat their food
- Measure vital signs like blood pressure and temperature
- Listen to patients regarding any health concerns they might have and report details to a Registered Nurse or Doctor
Nursing Assistants will typically work with Nurses and Physicians to determine a patient’s health issues and receive and follow a treatment plan to help the patients return to stable health.
They’re also responsible for taking note of the patient’s progress and recording their food and liquid intakes for the nursing staff to review. A Nurse evaluates these results and instructs the Nursing Assistant to follow their adjusted treatment plan for the patient.
Nursing Assistant skills and qualifications
There are certain skills and qualifications that are important to be a Nursing Assistant, including:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Great written and verbal communication
- Ability to carefully read and follow directions
- Flexibility in work duties and schedule
- Good teamwork skills
- Ability to lift and move patients
- Good foundation of clinical skills and knowledge
Nursing Assistant education and training requirements
Nursing Assistants need to complete an accredited training program and pass a state-issued exam. In order to qualify for a training program, they need a high school diploma or GED. Programs can take one to four months to complete and involve classroom instruction and practical experience. Certified Nursing Assistants should be listed on the CNA registry.
If you have a genuinely caring nature and can put the needs of others before your own, we could have the perfect job for you.
Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or just starting your career, we are dedicated to finding the right opportunity that matches your skills and career goals. We understand that every individual has unique needs and preferences, which is why we take the time to get to know each of our candidates.
At Dial4Care Recruitment, we believe that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare, which is why we bring top-tier talent to the UK. If you are ready to take the next step in your healthcare career, we invite you to join us and make a difference in the lives of those you serve.
