Healthcare Assistant Job Tenwek Hospital

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Job Purpose

The job holder function is to support the nurses in provision of efficient and compassionate delivery of patient care within a healthcare facility.

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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.
• ssist 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

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How to Apply

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