Healthcare Assistant

• Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nursing Staff, will deliver patient care and service which is safe and timely.

• All direct patient care provided by healthcare assistants should be toward adult patients who do not require critical care or high-dependency care.

• Healthcare assistants shall not have a role in the provision of any invasive procedure.

• Identify opportunities for improvement and escalate accordingly reflective of the chain of command.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned within his/her scope and ability.

• Support the escort of patients within the Clinical setting.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, toileting, and feeding, under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

• Perform manual handling tasks, such as patient transfers and mobility, based on competency and experience.

• Perform and record basic vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) as delegated.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and data privacy at all times.

• Provide assistive care to tracheostomized patients under the direction of a registered nurse, ensuring proper training and updated competencies.

• Engage in play activities with pediatric patients under the supervision and guidance of licensed nurses and therapists, where appropriate.

• Monitor and promptly report any changes or concerns in patients’ conditions to licensed nursing staff.

• Support patients during physical, occupational, or speech therapy sessions as directed by healthcare professionals.

• Maintain cleanliness in patient rooms and ensure a safe environment conducive to recovery.

• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, provide emotional support, and relay pertinent information to nursing staff.

• Stock patient rooms with appropriate supplies and ensure medical equipment is cleaned and maintained as required.

• Participate in patients' social activities to enhance their quality of life.

• Assist patients and their families with housekeeping, laundry services, food preparation, and errands as needed.

• Respond promptly to emergency situations and initiate assistance following established policies and procedures.

Contribute to performance improvement and continuous quality improvement initiatives within the healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nursing Staff, will deliver patient care and service which is safe and timely.

• All direct patient care provided by healthcare assistants should be toward adult patients who do not require critical care or high-dependency care.

• Healthcare assistants shall not have a role in the provision of any invasive procedure.

• Identify opportunities for improvement and escalate accordingly reflective of the chain of command.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned within his/her scope and ability.

• Support the escort of patients within the Clinical setting.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, toileting, and feeding, under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

• Perform manual handling tasks, such as patient transfers and mobility, based on competency and experience.

• Perform and record basic vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) as delegated.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and data privacy at all times.

• Provide assistive care to tracheostomized patients under the direction of a registered nurse, ensuring proper training and updated competencies.

• Engage in play activities with pediatric patients under the supervision and guidance of licensed nurses and therapists, where appropriate.

• Monitor and promptly report any changes or concerns in patients’ conditions to licensed nursing staff.

• Support patients during physical, occupational, or speech therapy sessions as directed by healthcare professionals.

• Maintain cleanliness in patient rooms and ensure a safe environment conducive to recovery.

• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, provide emotional support, and relay pertinent information to nursing staff.

• Stock patient rooms with appropriate supplies and ensure medical equipment is cleaned and maintained as required.

• Participate in patients' social activities to enhance their quality of life.

• Assist patients and their families with housekeeping, laundry services, food preparation, and errands as needed.

• Respond promptly to emergency situations and initiate assistance following established policies and procedures.

Contribute to performance improvement and continuous quality improvement initiatives within the healthcare setting.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification & Experiences

Essential: the post holder must

• Holds a Diploma Healthcare Assistant certification in UAE.

• Be willing to work across departments when necessary  

• Manage their own professional re-licensure

• Have a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider qualification

• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)

DESIRABLE: The post holder should have:

• Be able to communicate effectively in Arabic