Healthcare Assistant - Global Human Capital Group

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT

• To assist in the provision of high quality care to patients and their families under the direction and supervision of the Registered nurse/Midwife.
  
• Demonstrate a range of skills to meet the needs of patients whilst promoting dignity privacy and respect.
  
• To provide a range of healthcare and nonnursing duties ensuring an efficient and effective service to the Ward/Department at all times.
  
• To assist with administration and nonnursing duties.
  
• To perform basic care under the direction of a Registered Nurse / Midwife. Assist the trained nurse with patients daily personal hygiene bathing/showering eating and drinking ambulating turning and positioning of patients etc.
  
• To assist all patients who are able towards independence and activity under the direction of the Registered Nurse/ Midwife in charge.
  
• To provide patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients call bells and requests; reporting observations of the patient to team leader.
  
• To assist in lifting and turning patients transporting patients in wheelchairs stretches or beds between departments.
  
• To change bed linen when needed/making beds and perform light housekeeping duties in patients rooms.
  
• To assist to transfer patients to other departments.
  
• To accompany patients who are ready for discharge to the main exit (lobby).
  
• To transport specimens to laboratories.
  
• To transport equipment and patient records between departments.
  
• To support the Registered Nursing staff and Ward Clerk in the clerical administrative and receptionist duties in the ward.
  
• To assist in the maintenance of stocks and nonmedical supplies.
  
• To develop and utilize good communication skills and receive and pass on telephone messages.
  
• To correctly use aids and equipment supplied for patients. Report needs and obvious defects of this equipment to the Registered Nurse / Midwife in charge.
  
• To cover the duties of the Ward Clerk in her absence.

Requisitos

• Minimum High school diploma.
  
• Nursing qualification without license preferred
  

• At least 2 years working in a hospital environment / Nursing experience / background
  

• The incumbent will be required to work during weekends public holidays and nights.
  
• May be required to work overtime depending on the needs of the Organization.
  
• This job may require the ability to continuously stand or walk. It may also require the ability to bend squat and lift documents and files.

Ventajas

• Permanent job
  
• Full time job
  
• Salary depending on experience
  
• Immediate incorporation