Role of the AIN
This term describes the job AINs perform when providing hands-on basic care (toileting, showering etc.) under delegation.
ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)
Which nursing designations are responsible for assisting with personal care.
ALL nursing staff (RN, EN, AIN)
AINs must report all concerns and observations accurately and promptly to this team member.
RN in charge of shift
AINs cannot administer these without specific authorisation, as they are outside standard scope
Medications
AINs must always maintain this, meaning keeping patient information private and secure
Confidentiality & privacy
AINs work under the direction and supervision of this regulated professional.
RN (Registered Nurse)
These observations—such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure—may be collected by AINs if trained and delegated.
Vital signs
This type of communication requires active listening, clarification, and using respectful language.
Interpersonal communication
AINs must not perform complex wound care because this skill requires this level of professional qualification.
RN
Failing to follow infection control procedures may breach this legal responsibility owed to every patient.
Duty of care
This is the collective term for tasks an AIN is legally and organisationally authorised to perform.
Scope of Practice
This routine support responsibility includes helping patients move safely from bed to chair.
Manual handling
AINs must accurately document care according to this legal and ethical obligation.
Professional record-keeping
AINs cannot independently assess a patient because assessment is classified as this type of decision-making
Clinical judgment (RNs or medical staff only)
This principle requires AINs to treat every patient with dignity, respect, and fairness.
Ethical practice
The AIN’s role includes contributing to this document, which is the RN’s responsibility to update, plan and evaluate.
Nursing care plan
AINs play a key role in recognising and reporting these, which are any changes in a patient's wellbeing.
Deterioration or changes in condition
When refusing a task outside their training or skills, the AIN is upholding this professional requirement.
Scope of practice
AINs cannot accept delegation for tasks unless they have these two things: training and __________.
Competence
AINs must report hazards, injuries or near misses under this workplace act in Australia.
Work Health & Safety legislation
AINs must work in accordance with these organisational documents to ensure safe and consistent practice.
Policies and procedures
This essential responsibility involves ensuring infection risks are minimised through correct hand hygiene and PPE
Infection prevention and control (IP&C)
Adjusting communication by using simple, clear language to support a patient with dementia is an example of what kind of care?
Person-centred care
It is outside the AIN’s scope to develop or evaluate this plan, though they can contribute information to it.
Nursing care plan
If an AIN performs a task outside their scope and harm occurs, this legal concept may apply.
Negligence