Health Care Assistant

Position Description To assist the registered nurse in the provision of indirect and limited direct care for patients under the supervision of the RN given to patients throughout the life span Position Responsibility Prioritizes work Provides general hygiene personal care and activities of daily living for the patient under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse Maintains a safe and clean environment for patient staff Decontaminates equipment as per biomedical departments guidelines Carries out routine damp dusting of patients rooms store room stored equipment as per established routine and maintains records of such Demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to render care and services based on age appropriateness and developmental need of patient Responds promptly and positively to patients families coworkers and all others in a respectful courteous and confidential manner Ensures patient rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for patient Escort patients to other departments as needed Acts as an interdepartmental courier Supports the effective functioning of unit routine i e answers call bells prepares charts etc Performs additional duties as specified by Head Nurse Team Leader or Senior Staff Nurse Responds appropriately in crisis and emergency situations Measures and records daily Fridge Medication and nutrition temperature Linen warmer temperature Glucometers daily quality check Cleaning schedules Accountable for accurate charging and store organization Appropriate use of the sick leave system Maintains a safe hygienic JCI standard unit environment Position Qualification 2 years nursing assistant or midwife experience Fluent in English spoken and written Arabic speaker desirable You will be redirected to the company website to apply for this position