Work co-operatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, helping nursing, midwifery and other clinical staff in routine work associated with patient care Support qualified nurses in the implementation of programmes of care within the limits of the HCSWs knowledge and competence Provide comfort, reassurance and support to patients and/or their carers if anxious or distressed Assist with essential patient care, e.g. making beds, sorting clean linen, etc Assist patients to become as independent as possible by giving the appropriate level of support as delegated and under supervision Maintain patients personal and oral hygiene, e.g. help with dressing/ undressing, giving bed baths, mouth and skin care, assisting with pressure area care Escort patients to other departments