General Duty Assistant (GDA) Course

Application National Occupational Standards (NOS) of General Duty Assistant (GDA) Course:

1. Assist the patient in maintaining normal elimination

This OS unit is concerning aiding a patient in elimination by General Duty Assistant (GDA). The purpose of elimination is to assist the patient in urination and defecation and maintain hygiene during the process.

2. Transferring a patient within the hospital

This OS unit is regarding transferring a patient by General Duty Assistant (GDA). The purpose of transferring is to move the patient to and from a bed, wheelchair or chair using proper body mechanics with a focus on safety and planning.

3. Communicating appropriately with co-workers

This OS unit is regarding act with co-workers together with nurses by General Duty Assistant. Communicating effectively with co-workers is very important to make the sure continuing and affordable quality of patient care.

4. Prevent and control infection

This OS unit is regarding following infection management procedure by General Duty Assistant. Infection management is an integral part of clinical care that focuses on preventing unfolds microorganisms whereas acting completely different patient care procedures.

5. Assist nurse in performing procedures as instructed in the care plan

This OS unit is regarding the procedures to be performed by General Duty Assistant. There are certain simple procedures like an enema or preparing the patient for an operation that needs to be performed by the General Duty Assistant.

6. Assist nurse in observing and reporting the change in patient condition

This OS unit is about making observations and reporting changes in the patient’s condition by General Duty Assistant. Observation and reporting by GDA are important for continued patient care and wellbeing and is an integral part of the job.

7. Assist nurse in measuring patient parameters accurately

This OS unit is about responding to the patient’s call by General Duty Assistant. The purpose of responding to the call bell is to check if the patient needs something and to provide a solution promptly. Promptly responding to call bells is very important for patient satisfaction.

8. Respond to patient’s call

This OS unit is regarding following infection management procedure by General Duty Assistant. Infection management is an integral part of clinical care that focuses on preventing unfolds microorganisms whereas acting completely different patient care procedures.

9. Clean medical equipment under the supervision of the nurse

This OS unit is about cleaning medical equipment by a General Duty Assistant under the supervision of the nurse.

10. Transport patient, manage to change and transport the laundry

This OS unit is about transporting patient samples, drugs, patient documentation (patient files, discharge summary, etc.), changing/ transporting/ managing laundry/ linen on the floor.

11. Carry out last office (Death Care)

This OS unit is about providing basic care and transferring a patient’s body post-death by General Duty Assistant.

12. Act within the limits of your competence and authority

This OS unit is about recognizing the boundaries of the role and responsibilities and working within the level of competence in accordance with legislation, protocols, and guidelines. This is applicable to all Allied Health Professionals working in an organized, regulated environment.

13. Work effectively with others

This OS unit is about working effectively with other people who can be part of the immediate team, organization or external to the team or organization This OS unit applies to all Allied health professionals operating during a team or cooperative atmosphere

14. Manage work to meet requirements

This OS unit is about planning and organizing work and developing oneself further in the organization. This unit applies to all Allied Health professionals

15. Maintain a safe, healthy and secure environment

This OS unit is about monitoring the working environment and ensuring a safe, healthy, secure and effective working conditions This OS unit applies to all Allied Health professionals working within an organized workplace

16. Practice Code of conduct while performing duties

This OS unit is about following the rules, regulations and the code of conduct set up by the healthcare provider The Allied health professional must adhere to the protocols and guidelines relevant to the field and practice This OS unit applies to all Allied health professionals working in an organized environment and to whom specific regulations and codes of conduct apply

17. Follow biomedical waste disposal protocols

This OS unit is about the safe handling and management of health care waste. This unit applies to all Allied Health professionals.