HRLeverage Africa – Our client, a prestigious Hospital based in Abuja needs a smart and qualified candidate to fill the position below:
Health Care Assistant
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationSecondary School (SSCE)
- Location
Abuja - Job Field
Medical / Healthcare
Job Responsibilities
- Assisting with the developing a caring, supportive and spiritual atmosphere for adults or children requiring palliative care.
- Assisting with the registered nurses in their duties and accept specific areas of responsibility as designated by the registered nurse on duty, according to service requirements.
- Assisting with personal cares- showering, toileting, feeding, dressing, bed making
- Maintaining a high standard of patient care ensuring policies and procedures are adhered to.
- Providing individualized patient care under the direction and supervision of the trained nursing staff.
- Providing expert care to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Supporting trained nurses in their role and work as a member of the nursing team.
- Covering a 24 hour nursing rota when the need arises.
- Participating in implementing care delegated by trained staff for which training has been given and competence achieved.
- Be involved in a multidisciplinary approach to patient care together with other healthcare professionals and the clergy.
- Working as a member of the nursing team under the supervision of trained staff reporting changes in patients’ conditions and needs as they occur.
- Participating in meetings related to families and staff.
- Maintaining a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, their families, visitors
- Being fully aware and comply with all Trinity Hospice Palliative Care Services policies and procedures.
- Communicating information on patient care and related matters to the nurse in charge of the Wing/Unit.
- Being culturally sensitive at all times
- Ensuring correct use and due economy is made of equipment and resources.
- Treating each individual with respect and dignity at all times
- Acting in accordance with Health & Safety Policy, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assisting in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products
- Acting in accordance with Hospital Infection Control Policy.
- Reporting any untoward incidents immediately.
- Possessing the ability to prioritize competing tasks and workloads in a demanding environment
- Assisting with bereaved relatives as required.
- Escorting patients to other department and give appropriate handover
- Receiving and conveying information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the ward are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner
- Assisting and supporting registered nurses and clerical staff in administrative duties as required
- Assisting the patient to ensure they have the opportunity to meet their individual dietary requirements. Ensuring all patients receive their chosen and correct meals
- Promote and respect the policies and procedures of Cedarcrest Hospitals at all times, upholding the company values and standards.
- To provide additional services on an “as and when” required basis which are within you’re your job roles and responsibilities and deemed operationally essential
Person’s Specification
- SSCE OR WAEC (only)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to provide information clearly and concisely
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, patients and their families, Registered Nursing staff, management, colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Possess a positive attitude to change with the ability to be flexible and adaptable as required
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: Abuja@HRLeverageafrica.com using “Health Care Assistant” as subject of the email.
Note: Applicants leaving close to Apo Area and Area 1 are strongly encouraged to apply
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source: https://jobcenternigeria.com/health-care-assistant-at-hrleverage-africa/
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