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constant buzzers ringing, usually for the toilet
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I might have to take someone to theatre (having previously prepared them)
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Doctors rounds which usually manage to interrupt what I'm doing and get in the way, although obviously one has to be nice about it
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Helping patients fill in their meal menus/also make sure they have taken their meds, technically the nurses' job but they don't always do it
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Making patients more comfortable in their bed by plumping pillows, helping them wriggle around etc (usually requested by elderly ladies)
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The morning tea round, if I have time
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Sending off specimens/requests/etc
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Crash call, if you're unlucky - HCAs role usually involves running to another ward to get the ECG machine then cleaning up afterwards. Also may have to pack up the patient and their things if they are deceased.
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I do observations if I'm feeling generous to the nurses
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