Assistant Healthcare Kanad Hospital Al Ain

Kanad Hospital is currently seeking devoted candidates (only females) for the role of Healthcare Assistant in Al Ain. The role of HCA is to support the delivery of patient care under the supervision and direction of qualified nursing personnel. This position involves collaborating with the nursing staff, in assisting patients with the activities of daily living, and collaborating with all members of ward staff in creating an efficient, safe and friendly environment for care delivery.

Responsibilities of Assistant Healthcare

• To provide a professional and caring service for all patients whilst in the care of Kanad Hospital.
• Ensures that health and safety guidelines are followed according to current policies and procedures.
• Assisting the Registered Nurse in the provision of quality nursing service by promoting and adopting philosophy of care within the service area.
• To report any incident or potential incident that may compromise the health and safety of residents, staff or visitors and take appropriate action.
• To carry out assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Promoting positive mental/ physical/ nutritional health with patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the hospital’s physical layout.
• Communicates professionally with Patients, Visitors and all Kanad Hospital staff.
• Greets and receives patients with a smile and a servant’s attitude.
• Checking and ordering supplies.
• Maintains stock levels of non-medicine stock in patient and non-patient areas.
• Assists nursing staff with checking unit stock level (of disposables) and ordering from the stores as per need.
• Answers call bells promptly and assists resident or informs nursing personnel as necessary.
• Checks call bells are in working order and are in within reach of the patient/resident.
• Answers and channels telephone calls and relays messages to the staff.
• Directs visitors.
• Correctly assembles and maintain patient charts from admission to discharge and includes filing of documents.
• To ensure that the uniform is worn in accordance with the organizations work wear policy.
• Dresses professionally and acts in a professional manner.
• Cleans, organizes and keeps the unit in order.
• Ensures sluice room is kept clean and tidy and that daily checklists are signed.
• Makes occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Gets equipment and materials needed by midwifery, nursing and medical staff.
• Assists with the orientation of new staff.

Qualification & Experience

Following is the eligibility criteria for the role of Healthcare Assistant at Kanad Hospital:

• Completion of high school.
• Some nursing education is an asset.
• Experience in answering the phone, meeting the public, and using a computer.

Job Skills

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients, staff and physicians, both in person and on the telephone.
• Motivated, able to work under minimal supervision and have excellent customer service skills.
• Organizational ability to maintain records, files, schedules etc. while handling frequent interruptions and telephone calls.

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