Healthcare Assistant
Job ID:
NO4
Work Location:
Kattamya
Job Summary:
The Health Care Assistant works under the direction of a trained nurse assisting with the
care of patients, the maintenance of a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, and in
the clerical/administrative running of outpatient clinics. Health Care Assistant responsible
for caring for elderly, disabled, mentally ill, or injured patients in a healthcare setting.
Performs direct care duties, including bathing, feeding, dressing, and ambulating. Assists
medical staff in providing care for residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing
homes, as well as for short-term hospital patients. During a typical workday, they
perform a wide variety of non-medical duties.
Responsibilities:
• Perform routine tasks under the supervision of registered nurses.
• Deal promptly and courteously with all Consultants and patients in the department, where necessary referring to the relevant Nurse.
• Undertakes clerical duties as assigned by the Head Nurse/Nurse in charge e.g. supply requisition & copying of documents.
• To assist in the Reception/Appointments office when necessary
• Distribute/collects documents to appropriate departments e.g. pathology, Blood bank &
• Laboratory.
• Set up equipment such as oxygen tents, portable x-ray machines, and overhead irrigation bottles.
• Store and move supplies.
• Checking the day-to-day cleanliness of the department and reporting any problems to the nurse in charge of the department.
• Maintenance of a clean, tidy, comfortable, and safe department
• Clean and disinfect all surfaces to include equipment according to infection control policy.
• Answer calls for help and determines if additional help is needed.
• Provide hands-on care to patients in a variety of settings of the hospitals
• Participate in any other duties as requested.
• Feed patients who are unable to feed themselves
• Bathe, shave and dress patient.
• Performing patient mouth and hair care
Qualification:
• Diploma equal to Secondary school level
• 2 years of hospital experience is desirable