Healthcare Assistant, High Dependency Unit (HDU)

Hospital Picaso; Selangor; On-site; MYR 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital Picaso in Selangor is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support the High Dependency Unit (HDU). You will assist nurses with patient comfort, hygiene, and safety while collaborating with families and the care team to provide compassionate care.

No prior experience is required. A minimum SPM is acceptable, and basic English skills are needed. The role emphasizes accountability and following RN guidance to ensure safe patient care delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• Basic knowledge of patient care and nursing support.
• Basic proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Mature, responsible, and accountable, with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Receive and understand handover reports from the previous shift.
• Assist with dietary requests, including meal ordering for new admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Perform bed-making and change bed linen as required.
• Assist patients with bathing, sponging, and changing clothing.
• Provide personal hygiene care and pressure area care to ensure patient comfort and well-being.

Skills

Basic patient care

English proficiency

Accountable work ethic

Mature and responsible

Education

SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) or equivalent

Job description

Healthcare Assistant, High Dependency Unit (HDU)

• Provide essential support in delivering basic patient care within the High Dependency Unit (HDU).
• Assist nurses in ensuring patients’ comfort, hygiene, and safety while maintaining a high standard of compassionate care.
• Work collaboratively with patients, their families, and the multidisciplinary team, respecting patients’ values and decisions.
• Perform delegated tasks with accountability and refer to the Registered Nurse (RN) for guidance in clinical decision-making to ensure safe and effective care delivery.

Job Summary

• Provide essential support in delivering basic patient care within the High Dependency Unit (HDU).
• Assist nurses in ensuring patients’ comfort, hygiene, and safety while maintaining a high standard of compassionate care.
• Work collaboratively with patients, their families, and the multidisciplinary team, respecting patients’ values and decisions.
• Perform delegated tasks with accountability and refer to the Registered Nurse (RN) for guidance in clinical decision-making to ensure safe and effective care delivery.

Job Responsibilities

• Receive and understand handover reports from the previous shift.
• Assist with dietary requests, including meal ordering for new admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Perform bed-making and change bed linen as required.
• Assist patients with bathing, sponging, and changing clothing.
• Provide personal hygiene care and pressure area care to ensure patient comfort and well-being.

Job Requirements

• Minimum SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• Basic knowledge of patient care and nursing support.
• Mature, responsible, and accountable, with a strong work ethic.
• Basic proficiency in spoken and written English.