Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records
Provides education to client and family
Administers prescribed medications or starts intravenous fluids, and notes times and amounts on clients’ charts
Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained
Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments
Observes nurses and visits clients to ensure that proper nursing care is provided
Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients’ conditions
Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity
Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients’ responses and conditions
Provides health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation