HDU Care Assistant — Patient Comfort & Critical Support

Ipoh Specialist Hospital; Ipoh; On-site; Full time

Job description

Responsibilities

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. Daily routine: Conduct regular nursing rounds to assess patients’ needs, communicate with them and their families; prepare and tidy patients’ beds and linens; organize patients’ belongings and furniture; disinfect the beds, furniture and equipment after use; keep the ward, store, fridge and its facilities clean and tidy; assist the patient with activities of daily living; answer phone calls and relay messages; attend to patients’ call bell promptly; assist nurses in transporting patients to and from the operating theatre; escort patients to other services for diagnostic tests and from the ward to other areas upon discharge; dispatch specimens to the laboratory and collect 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. Assist the trained staff in various aspects: perform patient comfort, safety, nutrition, hygiene, admission, transfer, discharge, dressing, intravenous lines, catheterization, etc.; clean and disinfect trolleys and instruments after use and store them properly; record the daily charges for items used in the ward and update patients’ charges accordingly; maintain the record of intake and output chart for each patient; lift, turn, and position patients safely; accompany the consultant in performing procedures and rounds in the absence of trained nurses.
6. Attend meetings held by the service.

About the Organization

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.