Home Visit Nurse – Elderly Care Assessment

Home Visit Nurse – Elderly Care Assessment

# JOB DESCRIPTION

## Home Visit Nurse – Elderly Care Assessment

Job Role: Visiting Nurse 

Qualification: GNM / BSc Nursing 

Experience: 1–3 years preferred 

Job Type: Field Job – Home Visits

### About the Job

We are looking for a qualified and compassionate nurse who can visit elderly people's homes and understand their health conditions, daily problems and care requirements.

### Key Responsibilities

1. Health Check-up

  - Check BP, sugar, pulse, oxygen level and temperature.

  - Record weight and other basic health readings.

  - Understand existing medical conditions.

2. Medical History

  - Check previous illnesses, surgeries and hospital records.

  - Review current medicines and prescriptions.

  - Understand whether medicines are being taken regularly.

3. Physical Health Assessment

  - Check whether the patient can walk, stand and move independently.

  - Identify fall risks and mobility problems.

  - Check whether they need help with bathing, eating, dressing and using the toilet.

4. Mental & Emotional Health

  - Understand memory and forgetfulness issues.

  - Identify signs of loneliness, depression or mood changes.

  - Check for symptoms of dementia or cognitive problems using prescribed assessment forms.

5. Food & Nutrition

  - Understand eating habits and appetite.

  - Check for weight loss and swallowing difficulties.

  - Identify whether the patient needs help with feeding.

6. Home & Caregiver Assessment

  - Check whether the house is safe for elderly people.

  - Identify bathroom, staircase and fall-related risks.

  - Understand whether an existing caregiver is available and whether additional help is required.

7. Reporting

  - Fill out the complete patient assessment form after every visit.

  - Record all health readings and observations.

  - Take photographs of medical reports and prescriptions with permission.

  - Highlight any health concerns requiring doctor consultation.

  - Submit the report to the management team for sharing with the family.

### Required Skills

- GNM / BSc Nursing qualification.

- Good knowledge of elderly care.

- Ability to check and record vital signs.

- Good communication and observation skills.

- Patient, polite and compassionate behaviour.

- Comfortable travelling for home visits.

- Basic smartphone and documentation skills.