Ward Attender NMC Healthcare Abu Dhabi

NMC Healthcare is seeking a Ward Attender / Attendant for Royal Women’s Hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. NMC Royal Women’s Hospital is the first private mother and child hospital in Abu Dhabi. The hospital was brought to life to create an Optimal Healing Environment that provides a caring, Emotionally supportive, Home-like atmosphere, where patients enjoy the Highest Standard of care and comfort during their stay. Each element of care at NMC Royal Women’s Hospital, from the Planning of the Location, Design of the Facility, the Handpicked Equipment, the Exceptional Clinicians and the little things such as the patient friendly clinical and operations protocols all go to ensure that patients’ stay at NMC Royal Women’s Hospital is a delight and a Memorable experience.

Ward Attender Job Purpose

A Ward Attender assists patients with Non-clinical needs and Ensures patients are comfortable. Assists with skin preparation if required for Pre-operative patients. Also provides Pottering services where applicable.

Duties of Ward Attender

• Collects and returns medical record files from the various Departments.
• Assists with patient meals times where appropriate.
• Transports patients from one unit to another within the Hospital via Wheelchair, Stretcher or bed.
• Demonstrates good bed making skills and Ensures patients bed linen is changed daily at a Minimum and more when required.
• Ensures Quantity of bed linen is sufficient on a daily basis.
• Ward Attender is responsible for cleaning of Non-critical equipment/surfaces and daily Dusting.
• Transfers patients from bed to Stretcher/Wheelchair.
• Transports Specimens to Laboratory.
• Assists with any Administrative duties as required such as Photocopying.
• Escorts/guides patients/family/visitors to Various Departments within the hospital where necessary.
• Provides Excellent customer service to patients and families.
• Assisting with top of unit stores/Consumables.
• Ensures correct infection control protocol is followed when transporting soiled/clean instruments to and from CSSD as needed.
• Demonstrates correct infection control practices.

What You’ll do

• As a Ward Attender you will be responsible for attending Mandatory Trainings as specified by the Organization.
• Assist Colleagues, Supervisors, Shift leaders or team members when not busy.
• Assisting patients with their Belongings when discharged.
• Escort patients to their vehicle by Wheelchair or walking when discharged from the Hospital
• Prepare daily coffee and dates and distribute them to designated areas within the Hospital for the public.
• Responsible for Inpatient room Readiness for new Admissions.
• Ensure Inpatients have easy access to basic needs like water, tissues, TV remote control.
• Follow the Reporting Mechanisms / chain of command in the department ensuring all issues are accurately and promptly reported.
• Participate in Orientation of new Ward Attendant to the wards.
• Complete required annual Competencies.
• Demonstrate an Economical approach to the Utilization of supplies while assisting the Charge nurse to maintain an appropriate ward stock.

Qualification & Experience

• High school graduate.
• Any experience as Ward Attender is preferable but not mandatory.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work flexible shifts.
• Good command of oral and written English. Spoken Arabic advantageous.
• Possess a “can do” attitude and a flexible approach.
• Ability to multi task within the team and possess good Interpersonal Communication skills.
• Ability to work Autonomously with minimal supervision and in a team.
• Demonstrate knowledge and practice of Confidentiality policy.
• Demonstrate motivation to work in a Healthcare Environment.
• Must possess the ability to follow Directions with and without Supervision.
• Demonstrated Commitment to quality outcomes and ability to consult with staff regarding Continuous Improvement.

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