Act within the limits of your competence and authority i.e. work to competencies & local protocols and understand local communication networks. This includes making judgments around what may or may not be significant changes in a patients condition, involving observation and engagement skills and whether or not to report to a registered practitioner. This may involve recognition and appropriate response to emergency situations and outcomes from tests. Perform hand hygiene to prevent the spread of infection i.e. ensure full compliance with local hand hygiene policy. Prepare individuals for healthcare activities and Support individuals undergoing healthcare activities as per service competencies. Monitor and manage the environment and resources during and after clinical/therapeutic activities including participation in infection control procedures when preparing and cleaning clinical areas, and undertake responsibility for stock control (including monitoring & ordering) of clinical & non clinical supplies. Assist the practitioner to implement healthcare activities e.g. assisting registered practitioners in the delivery of therapy programs, as per service competencies. Contribute to the discharge of an individual into the care of another service Provide advice and information to individuals on how to manage their own condition i.e. support patients with self-care and self management of their condition. This may be carried out individually or in groups. This includes raising awareness of health and wellbeing. Implement treatment plans i.e. carry out planned intervention as prescribed by registered practitioner (as per service competencies). Assist in the implementation of mobility and movement programmes for individuals to restore optimum movement and functional Independence. including follow up assessment for provision of basic Equipment i.e. work with registered practitioner to implement intervention Deliver exercise sessions to improve health and wellbeing Undertake personal hygiene for individuals unable to care for themselves Provide information and advice to individuals on eating to maintain optimum nutritional status understand and follow a nutritional care plan recommended by the registered practitioner and review & discuss it with staff, reporting back to the registered practitioner. Includes encouraging staff to complete nutritional screening tool, food record charts and weight charts as required. Monitor and review individuals progress in relation to maintaining optimum nutritional status i.e. monitor clinical data as requested by registered practitioner e.g. food diaries, food record charts, weight charts, nutritional screening tools, nutrition and nursing care plans, highlighting any changes in condition that will impact on dietary intake. Collect, transport materials and equipment within the health sector Fit healthcare equipment, medical devices, assistive technology, or products to meet individuals' clinical needs undertakes the fitting of basic equipment and educates carers and patient in its safe use. Maintain healthcare equipment, medical devices and associated systems - ensure equipment is maintained in safe working order, ensuring records are up to date.