Health Care Assistant - Med/Surg

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University Hospital SharjahPosition SummaryTo assist the nursing team in providing nursing care to assigned group of patients, performing a variety of non-licensed patient care activities, ensuring the safety, personal needs and comfort of the patients are metSummary of Main DutiesActively participates in upholding and promoting the vision and culture of University Hospital Sharjah (UHS)Complies with all the UHS policies, procedures and fire regulationsParticipates in all aspects of the International Accreditation Programme to assist UHS to attain and maintain international accreditation standardsAssists registered nurses in performing basic duties that are in line with the facility, MOH, JCI, FDON policies, procedures and standardsMaintains a safe, clean environment using approved infection control practices Acts as a chaperone for patients as required, preserving the patient’s dignity Assists nurses in turning, moving, or transporting patients on a stretcher or wheelchair.

Tidies rooms reporting any unsafe situation to the team leaderAssists with meal tray delivery and return, noting fluids taken and informing to assigned RNAssists those patients who are unable to feed themselves Making an unoccupied bed or assisting a RN to make an occupied bedResponsibilitiesWeighing of ambulatory patientsCleaning up after procedures, treating used instruments as per standard precautionsChecks & stocks supply rooms as designated by team leaderAssists with the maintenance of a clean, safe environmentDemonstrates sensitivity to patients’ comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progressUtilizes and ensures maintenance of equipment and instruments, reporting any damages, equipment malfunctioning to the Bio – Medical department and nurse in charge immediately, including the quality control checks on refrigerators and monitoring of room temperaturesUndertakes a range of clinical support functions including preparing and stocking clinical areas in line with the protocolsAccompany patients for x- ray procedures, ECG, CT ScanAccompany Physician during physical examination Participates in nursing continuous quality improvement initiatives, in service education programmes, unit meetings and committee functions as assigned by nurse in chargeInitiates emergency, safety practices and fire safety measures as necessary Reports all incidents through agreed channels and chain of command, ensuring Incident report is completed, submitted to nurse in charge and any immediate action required takenPosition Requirements/QualificationsPosition criteria Other Skills/Abilities 2 years nursing/assistant/healthcare related experience Proficient in verbal and written EnglishAdvantage Previous UAE experience Experience of working in International accredited hospital (JCIA)Apply now »