Assist nurses with non-medical patient-related care as directed by and under supervision of the nurse on duty.
Respond quickly to patient's or their family's request for assistance, keeping in mind that patient safety and satisfaction come first.
Attend the call bell in the department or any other alarm in the patient's room and report to the nurse accordingly.
Conduct patient rounding, following up on patient comfort as well as any assistance needed.
Receive non-clinical responsibilities each shift from the nurse.
Assist the nurse with patient's activities of daily living such as hygiene, elimination, mobility, physical comfort, eating, and drinking needs while observing and reporting any specific changes to the licensed nurse.
Clean the trolleys used before and after patient care and replace all consumables used.
Assist the nurses in obtaining the patient's height and weight measurements.
Know the hospital's approved disinfectants and their indications for usage in their department.
Comply with patient confidentiality as per hospital policy.
Escort stable patients by wheelchair or assist nurses with bed transport to and from the Radiology Department, other departments, and the operation theatre.
Safely accompany and assist discharged patients to the exit point.
Participate as a valued team member in any scheduled educational activities, promoting and contributing to a supportive team environment.
Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards, and procedures, and cooperate with hospital management to meet those requirements.
Work in accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, and specific responsibilities.
Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
Be familiar with patient safety goals that are applicable to daily activities.
Notify nurses of OSH hazards, incidents, near misses, or any concerns.
Comply with waste management and transmission-based precautions policies and procedures.
Work together with the nurses for the completion of departmental inventories.
Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills, and awareness programs.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Nurse In-charge or Nurse Team Leader on duty.
Responsibilities:
Assist nurses with non-medical patient-related care as directed by and under supervision of the nurse on duty.
Respond quickly to patient's or their family's request for assistance, keeping in mind that patient safety and satisfaction come first.
Attend the call bell in the department or any other alarm in the patient's room and report to the nurse accordingly.
Conduct patient rounding, following up on patient comfort as well as any assistance needed.
Receive non-clinical responsibilities each shift from the nurse.
Assist the nurse with patient's activities of daily living such as hygiene, elimination, mobility, physical comfort, eating, and drinking needs while observing and reporting any specific changes to the licensed nurse.
Clean the trolleys used before and after patient care and replace all consumables used.
Assist the nurses in obtaining the patient's height and weight measurements.
Know the hospital's approved disinfectants and their indications for usage in their department.
Comply with patient confidentiality as per hospital policy.
Escort stable patients by wheelchair or assist nurses with bed transport to and from the Radiology Department, other departments, and the operation theatre.
Safely accompany and assist discharged patients to the exit point.
Participate as a valued team member in any scheduled educational activities, promoting and contributing to a supportive team environment.
Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards, and procedures, and cooperate with hospital management to meet those requirements.
Work in accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, and specific responsibilities.
Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
Be familiar with patient safety goals that are applicable to daily activities.
Notify nurses of OSH hazards, incidents, near misses, or any concerns.
Comply with waste management and transmission-based precautions policies and procedures.
Work together with the nurses for the completion of departmental inventories.
Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills, and awareness programs.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Nurse In-charge or Nurse Team Leader on duty.
Qualifications:
Two years of college or equivalent; certificate in caregiver course is advantageous.
Average command of oral and written English; spoken Arabic advantageous.
Demonstrate motivation to work in a health care environment.