Healthcare Assistant at Tenwek Hospital

Job Purpose

• The job holder function isto support the nursesin provision of efficient and compassionate delivery of patient care within a healthcare facility.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Assist the nurse with basic patient care activities such as bathing, and feeding.
• Help Nurses during patients care with mobility, including transferring from bed to chair walking, and repositioning to prevent bedsores.
• Provide emotional support and comfort to patients and their families.
• Support the nursing staff during patient assessments and treatments.
• Assist Nurses in wound care procedure when need be, including getting dressing packs, cleaning and disinfecting services to minimize infection prior to Wound dressing.
• Schedule and coordinate patient appointments, tests, and follow-up visits.
• Assist with inventory management, including ordering and stocking medical supplies as needed.
• Adhere to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of infection e.g. dump dusting, disinfection
• Clean and disinfect patient rooms, equipment, and common areas.
• Set up and clean medical equipment used in patient care and procedures.
• Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure clear communication e.g. translation
• Relay patient concerns and observations to the nursing staff promptly.
• Participate in ongoing training and development to stay updated on best practices for his or her role.
• Assist in emergency situations, e.g. availing supplies, taking samples to lab etc.
•  Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support the overall patient care.

Job Competencies (Skills Job Knowledge, Experience and Attributes).

Essential Skills

• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to provide clear information and support.
• Compassion and Empathy: A genuine concern for the well-being of patients, understanding their emotions and needs.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in monitoring vital signs and reporting changes in patients’ conditions.
• Time Management: Efficiency in managing multiple tasks and prioritizing patient care effectively. Analytical decisions - reviewing and interpreting data and information and options to inform decision-making and the execution of responsibilities
• Operational decisions – for day-to-day work tasks

Academic qualifications

• Certificate in Certified Nurse Assistant course

Professional Qualifications (Special training or Professional certification).

• N/A

Professional Membership/Licensing requirements

Previous relevant work experience required (including a specific length or type of experience in a certain job or level.)

• Have at least one years’ progressive experience in a similar role in a busy hospital.