Health Care Assistant Maternal Newborn

American Hospital Dubai; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dubai is looking for a Health Care Assistant to support patient care and clinic operations. Responsibilities include maintaining a hygienic environment, coordinating care, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Candidates should have relevant training and a passion for patient care. Fluency in English is essential, while knowledge of Arabic is preferred. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic health care environment and contribute to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of nine years of basic education with eighteen months to two years of Nurse Training.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both spoken and written.
• Knowledge in coordinating and planning care.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes tasks ensuring effective functioning of the area.
• Keeps medical equipment and examination rooms clean.
• Maintains a safe working environment according to hospital policies.

Skills

Communication in English

Communication in Arabic

Patient care prioritization

Knowledge of medical equipment

Education

Health Care Assistant certification

Diploma in Medical field

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical field

Job description

Health Care Assistant - Maternal Newborn

Job Description

Supports the provision of safe, patient and family-focused quality care. Assists in the daily functioning of the clinic/department in support of patient care while maintaining confidentiality. Supports the successful achievements of the Clinic Operations strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes tasks ensuring effective functioning of the area.
• Keeps all medical equipment and examination rooms clean and ready for use.
• Ensures a safe working environment through strict compliance with Hospital Policy and Procedures regarding safety, infection and security.
• Ensures clinic stock as per the needs and no expired items.
• Ensures an accurate charging of consumables and store organization.
• Measures and records daily:
  • Fridge (Medication and nutrition) temperature
  • Linen warmer temperature
  • Glucometer daily quality check
  • Cleaning schedules
• Maintains a safe, hygienic working environment in accordance with Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) standards.
• Ensures the completion of environmental assessment of the clinic.
• Ensures the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) and Mandatory Education are completed within the time frame.

Qualifications

• Minimum of nine (9) years of basic education with eighteen (18) months – two (2) yearsofNurseTraining,or
• Minimumoftwelve(12)yearsofbasiceducationwith one (1) year of Nurse Training, or
• Six (6) months Health Care Assistant certification course, or
• Diploma in any Medical field, or
• Bachelor’s Degree in any Medical field (minimum of two (2) years undergraduate with proof of transcript).
• Certification in Heart Saver or Basic Life Support (BLS) is preferred.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a nursing assistant or in any medical position.
• Knowledge in coordinating and planning care while prioritizing based on individual patient needs.
• Skills in assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients and their families.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to communicate in Arabic, both spoken and written is preferred.