Patient Assistant

NMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Abu Dhabi is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in patient care and various ward-related duties. The role entails supporting the nursing staff in patient hygiene, mobility, and transporting patients within the facility. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to patient wellness in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and other ward related duties as directed by the staff nurse.
• Respond quickly to patient’s request for assistance.
• Assist with patient's hygiene, mobility, comfort, and eating needs while reporting changes to the staff nurse.
• Maintain cleanliness in all areas including patient's room.
• Transport specimens to laboratory.
• Escort patients to the Radiology Department as directed.
• Assist nursing staff in preparing/cleaning patient's room for admission/discharge.
• Help nursing staff during lifting and turning of patients.

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Assist in patient care and other ward related duties as directed by and under supervision of the staff nurse.

2. Respond quickly to patient’s request for assistance.

   1. Assist with patient's hygiene, elimination, mobility, physical comfort, eating and drinking needs while observing and reporting any specific changes to the staff nurse.

   2. Assist in the maintenance of cleanliness in all areas including patient’s room within the unit.

   3. Assist in the maintenance of supply and storage areas.

   4. Transporting specimens to laboratory.

   5. Escort patients to and from Radiology Department as directed by nurse on duty.

   6. Assist nursing staff in preparing/cleaning patient’s room for admission/discharge.

   7. Assist the nursing staff during the lifting and turning of the patients and transporting them in wheel chairs or movable beds.

   8. Works evenings, nights, week-ends and holidays according to the schedule compiled by the head of department.

3. Assist in Patient movement either on wheelchair and stretcher, beds or ambulance transfer within Hospital scope of work.