Health Care Assistant

Job Description

Supports the provision of safe, patient and family-focused quality care. Assists in the daily functioning of the clinic/department in support of patient care while maintaining confidentiality. Supports the successful achievements of the Clinic Operations strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes tasks ensuring effective functioning of the area.
• Keeps all medical equipment and examination rooms clean and ready for use.
• Ensures a safe working environment through strict compliance with Hospital Policy and Procedures regarding safety, infection and security.
• Ensure clinic stock as per the needs and no expired items.
• Maintains a safe, hygienic working environment in accordance with Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) standards.
• Ensures the completion of environmental assessment of the clinic.
• Ensures the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) and Mandatory Education are completed within the time frame.
• Performs additional duties as specified by the Senior Staff Nurse or Clinic/Nurse Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of nine (9) years of basic education with eighteen (18) months – two (2) years of Nurse Training, or a minimum of twelve (12) years of basic education with one (1) year of Nurse Training – six (6) months Health Care Assistant certification course

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience as a healthcare assistant or caregiver
• Fluent in English, spoken and written
• Arabic speaker is desirable
• Demonstrates skills in assessment of patient, and family’s physical and psychological needs
• Demonstrates skill in coordination and planning of care and prioritizes care based on individual needs
• Heart saver / Basic Life Support