Ward Folder

Staff Uniforms - Who’s Who?

Uniform

Job Title

Roles/duties

Cleaning patient rooms. Changing bed linens, sanitizing surfaces, and tidying patient areas. Cleaning common areas. Handling medical waste disposal and ensuring safety protocols. Restocking supplies.

Purple tunic

Domestic

Responsible for transporting patients. Moves equipment and supplies around the hospital. Assists with the smooth flow of activities. Supports various departments as needed.

Blue polo shirt

Porter

Lead ward services such as catering, cleaning, equipment and supplies. The work can include talking to and reassuring patients, ordering non-clinical supplies, keeping the ward clean and tidy, serving and clearing away meals, preparing snacks and drinks, reporting faults, clerical and admin tasks, ordering patient transport.

Light green with white stripes on collar and sleeve

Housekeeper

Focuses on improving physical health. Designs exercise and rehabilitation programs. Helps patients regain mobility and reduce pain. Works closely with healthcare team for holistic care.

White polo shirt with blue piping

Physiotherapist

Focuses on helping patients with daily activities. Assesses and supports individuals in their environments. Collaborates with healthcare team for comprehensive care.

White with dark green stripes on collar and sleeve

Occupational Therapist

Manages admin tasks on the ward. Handles patient records and appointments. Acts as a communication hub for the ward. Assists in coordinating information between staff.

Blue shirt

Ward Clerk

Blue and white pinstripes with red stripes on collar and sleeve

Works closely with healthcare team. Assists in patient assessments and care. Administers treatments and medications. Supports Nurse Practitioners in various tasks.

Assistant Practitioner (AP)

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