Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital in Malaysia seeks a dedicated ward nurse to deliver basic patient care and support. You will receive ward reports at the start of each shift and assist the Unit Manager and Senior Registered Nurse with assigned tasks.

You will perform regular rounds, maintain cleanliness of the ward, assist with transfers to the OR and diagnostic services, manage supplies, and ensure patient comfort and safety through correct body mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care aligned with the hospital's vision, mission, philosophy, goals and objectives.
• Notify nursing leaders of situations that impact quality of care.
• Obtain ward report and shift assignment; follow directives from Unit Manager or Senior Registered Nurse.
• Conduct regular nursing rounds to assess patients' needs and communicate with patients and families.
• Prepare and tidy patients' beds and linens; organize belongings and furniture.
• Disinfect beds, furniture and equipment after use.
• Keep ward, store and fridge clean and tidy.
• Assist patients with filling hot water flasks when needed.
• Answer phone calls and relay messages; respond to patient bell prompts promptly.
• Assist nurses in transporting patients to/from the Operating Theatre.
• Escort patients to diagnostic services and discharge areas as needed.
• Dispatch specimens to the laboratory and collect results.
• Collect pharmacy and surgical supplies to maintain stock for operations.
• Send portable oxygen tanks for refilling to ensure emergency supply.
• Assist trained staff with patient care activities including comfort, safety, hygiene, admission, transfer, discharge, dressing, IVs, catheterization.
• Clean and disinfect trolleys and instruments after use and store them properly.
• Record daily ward charges and update patient charges accordingly.
• Serve meals, prepare drinks for patients and collect trays.
• Maintain intake and output records for each patient.
• Lift, turn and position patients safely using proper body mechanics.
• Attend meetings held by the service.

Job description

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital in Malaysia seeks a dedicated ward nurse to deliver basic patient care and support. You will receive ward reports at the start of each shift and assist the Unit Manager and Senior Registered Nurse with assigned tasks.

You will perform regular rounds, maintain cleanliness of the ward, assist with transfers to the OR and diagnostic services, manage supplies, and ensure patient comfort and safety through correct body mechanics.