Assistant Nurses

Assistant Nurses

Nursing assistants, also known as nurse aides, orderlies, and geriatric aides, play a vital role in patient care. They work under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and other medical personnel. Nursing assistants have significant interaction with patients, providing essential personal care tasks such as bathing, feeding, and dressing.

Additionally, they assist with various support duties including patient transportation, vital sign monitoring, bed-making, aiding patients in mobility, and responding to patient calls. Nursing assistants may also be tasked with setting up medical equipment like X-ray machines and irrigation bottles. They are responsible for observing and reporting patients' responses to treatment.

In nursing homes, nursing assistants are often referred to as geriatric aides. They have extensive contact with residents, fostering ongoing relationships and providing compassionate care. Successful nursing assistants exhibit teamwork, the ability to follow instructions, emotional stability, and patience.

The issuance of Registration Certificates, Registration Statements, Badges, and duplicate badges to assistant nurses is overseen by the Malaysia Nursing Board.