About the role
Nursing assistants in care and specialty departments as well as clinics are an important part of the healthcare team. They often have a secondary education in healthcare and social care or equivalent competence. They work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide patients with basic care.Responsibilities
Nursing assistants perform daily care tasks such as helping patients with personal hygiene and meals. They also take vital parameters like blood pressure and pulse, and assist with various medical procedures. Documentation and communication with other healthcare staff are also an important part of their work.Skills and tools
Nursing assistants must have good knowledge in nursing and the ability to use medical equipment. They need to be empathetic, have good teamwork skills, and be able to handle stressful situations. Knowledge in healthcare administration computer systems is also important in their professional role. Common competencies demanded by employers are omvårdnad, vårdavdelning/mottagning and primärvård.