CARE ASSISTANT, WARD 1

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital in Ipoh, Malaysia is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant. You will provide essential nursing care, assist patients and nursing staff, and ensure the cleanliness and organization of the ward. The role requires attention to detail and a commitment to supporting patient comfort and safety.

The ideal candidate should be familiar with basic nursing tasks and be prepared to assist in various patient care activities. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining high standards of care within the hospital.

Qualifications

• Provide basic nursing care aligned with hospital's vision and goals.
• Notify nursing leaders of any quality of care impacts.
• Conduct nursing rounds and assess patients’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of ward, store, and equipment.
• Assist nurses in patient transport and care.
• Record daily charges for items used in the ward.

Job description

• Provide basic nursing care that aligns with the vision, mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the nursing services and the hospital.
• Notify the nursing leaders of any situations that impact the quality of care.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.