CARE ASSISTANT, SURGICAL WARD

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital; Penang; On-site; MYR 21,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a dedicated healthcare assistant to provide basic nursing support in the ward and assist nurses in daily rounds and procedures.

The role emphasizes patient care, liaison with families, maintaining cleanliness, stocking supplies, and supporting discharge activities. Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia is required; certified healthcare assistants are preferred.

Qualifications

• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia is required.
• Certified healthcare assistants would be a priority.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care aligned with hospital goals.
• Notify nursing leaders of quality-of-care issues.
• Assist with ward reports, rounds, and patient transfers.
• Disinfect beds, furniture and equipment after use.
• Maintain ward cleanliness and stock levels.
• Assist with meals, trays, and intake/output charts.
• Support during procedures and discharge processes.

Skills

Patient care

Communication with patients

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia

Certified healthcare assistant preferred

Job description

Job Description

1. Provide basic nursing care that aligns with the vision, mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the nursing services and the hospital.
2. Notify the nursing leaders of any situations that impact the quality of care.
3. Obtain ward report and assignment at the beginning of each shift and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Unit Manager or Senior Registered Nurse
4. Perform Daily routine:
   • Conducts regular nursing rounds to assess patients’ needs and communicate with them and their families.
   • Prepares and tidies patients’ beds and linens as needed and organizes patients’ belongings as well as furniture.
   • Disinfects the beds, furniture, and equipment after utilizing them.
   • Maintain the ward, store, fridge and its facilities clean and tidy.
   • Assist the patient with filling the hot water flask if needed.
   • Answer phone calls and relay messages.
   • Attendants to patients call the bell promptly.
   • Assists nurses in transporting patients to and from the operating theatre.
   • Escorts patients to other services for diagnostic tests and from the ward to other areas upon discharge.
   • Dispatches specimens to the laboratory and collects results
   • Collect pharmacy and surgical supplies from pharmacy and the store as required to maintain adequate stock levels for operations.
   • Send out portable oxygen tanks for refilling or exchange, ensuring a continuous supply for emergency needs
5. Assists the trained staff in various aspects:
   • Carried out of nursing care, such as patient comfort, safety, nutrition, hygiene, admission, transfer, discharge, dressing, intravenous lines, catheterization, etc.
   • Cleans and disinfects the trolley and instruments after use and stores them properly.
   • Records the daily charges for the items used in the ward and updates the patients’ charges accordingly.
   • Serves meals, prepare drinks for patients if needed, and collects trays
   • Maintains the record of intake and output chart for each patient.
   • Lifts, turns, and positions patients safely and comfortably using the correct body mechanics.
   • Accompanies the consultant in performing procedures and rounds in the absence of trained nurses.
6. Attend meetings held by the service.

Job Requirement

• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
• Certified healthcare assistants would be a priority.

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is founded on the vision of being the preferred healthcare provider in the region. We are focused on delivering world‑class quality healthcare services throughout our regional footprint across 5 countries, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Australia. We are in search of remarkable people to join us in exploring and discovering better healthcare solutions together. Whether you are a student, a graduate, or an experienced professional, discover the impact you could make with a career at KPJ.