Pediatric Outpatient Aide: Patient Care Champion

Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Healthcare Aide to support the Paediatric Outpatient Department. You will assist physicians and nurses, prepare examination rooms, and help maintain a safe, child-friendly environment.

You will collect basic clinical information from parents, monitor vital signs, and support vaccination and routine procedures while ensuring confidentiality and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Healthcare Assistance or a nursing assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist pediatricians and nurses in providing care to infants, children, and adolescents during outpatient visits.
• Prepare examination and treatment rooms before patient appointments.
• Measure and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure, height, weight, and head circumference (for infants).
• Support patient assessment by collecting basic medical history and relevant information from parents or caregivers.
• Help maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality of medical information.
• Provide age-appropriate comfort and reassurance to children to reduce anxiety during consultations and procedures.
• Assist with specimen collection and transportation as directed.
• Prepare equipment and supplies required for examinations, immunizations, and minor procedures.
• Assist healthcare professionals during vaccinations, dressings, wound care, and other outpatient procedures.
• Educate parents and caregivers on basic health, hygiene, medication administration, and follow-up care as directed by clinicians.
• Monitor patients in the waiting and treatment areas and promptly report any concerns to the nursing or medical team.
• Maintain cleanliness, infection prevention, and safety standards within the clinic.
• Ensure adequate stock of medical supplies and report shortages.
• Support referral processes and coordination of follow-up appointments.
• Respond appropriately to pediatric emergencies while seeking immediate assistance from the healthcare team.
• Promote a child-friendly, safe, and supportive environment for patients and their families

Skills

Diploma in Healthcare Assistance

Nursing assistant certification

Education

Diploma in Healthcare Assistance

Nursing assistant certification

Job description

Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Healthcare Aide to support the Paediatric Outpatient Department. You will assist physicians and nurses, prepare examination rooms, and help maintain a safe, child-friendly environment.

You will collect basic clinical information from parents, monitor vital signs, and support vaccination and routine procedures while ensuring confidentiality and quality patient care.