Home Care Nurse

Innovation Direct Employment Services; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking caregivers to manage patient care in their homes. Responsibilities include administering medication, conducting various health tests, and educating family members about care plans. Candidates must have a DOH license and a minimum of 2 years of experience. The role requires flexibility with patient locations and timings including both AM and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience needed.
• Must be flexible with patient locations and timings.
• Experience in handling complex health issues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to patients’ homes and manage care plans.
• Administer medication and conduct health tests.
• Educate caregivers on ongoing patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

DOH Eligibility or License

Job description

The Role

Traveling to patients’ homes and managing their care plans according to physicians’ instructions.

Responsibilities

• Administering medication and insulin, and completing blood pressure, glucose, urine, and stool tests.
• Inspecting wounds, changing dressings, and handling personal grooming and hygiene.
• Testing for muscle weakness, bedsores, and any signs of infection.
• Listening to the concerns of family members and answering their questions.
• Educating caregivers and family on the aftercare or ongoing care of the patient.
• Providing suggestions for improved healthcare to physicians and family members of the patient.

Requirements

• Must have DOH Eligibility or License
• Min 2yrs of experience needed
• Good communication skills are preferred
• Total of 240 hours in a month (12 hours / shift)
• Flexible timings - Both Am and Night shift
• We need flexibility with the number of patients and locations to be seen.
• Particular or complex health issues any of the patients suffer from :
• Patient PEG, PEJ, NGT, Tracheostomy, IFC, Oxygenation, PICC line, wound patient with wound vac, Demented patients, ( Mother newborn, pediatric, Geriatric)