Patient Attendants at Oasis Healthcare

No of Positions: 5

General Description: To provide comprehensive technical Nursing services in the clinics and wards.

Duties and Responsibilities shall include but not limited to

• Assist in delivery of the following services as allocated by a Registered Nurse; Showering, bathing and sponging, Repositioning, pressure area and skin care, Hair shaving and nail care, Mouth care, Eye and ear care
• Change and make up occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Assist in collection and record of clinical data as allocated by a Registered Nurse
• Promote and maintain a clean, comfortable and safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Ongoing cleaning of clinical equipment and working surfaces (trolleys, stretchers, wheel chairs), preparing treatment/procedure/delivery rooms prior to use.
• Maintain inventory of equipment such as ripple mattress, wheel chairs, stretchers and stock take of toiletries, linen and other items used by the patient.
• Report all observations and concerns about the patient to a Registered Nurse
• Document all patient responses to direct care/assistance given in the Patient Assistants Care Plans and progress notes.
• Accompany patients who have been discharged or referred out of the facility
• Assist in emergencies
• Assist in administrative duties such as photocopying ward forms.
• Provide assistance to Medical and Nursing staff

Job Requirements

• A Certificate in Nurse Aid.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a busy environment.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Computer literate and good reporting skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Hospital’s Health and safety Policies and procedures
• Confidentiality.