HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT, HOME NURSING

Johor Specialist Hospital; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 20,088 - 31,248; Full time

Job summary

Johor Specialist Hospital is seeking a Care Assistant to assist qualified nurses in patient care within a ward, following individualized care plans and hospital policies. You will participate in shift handovers and help with routine rounds.

Requirements include SPM or higher and a Certificate in Care Assistant, with proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Applicants should be prepared for varied shifts, weekends, and public holidays, in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Min: On-the-job training/in-service training provided.
• Preferred: Experience in a hospital setting.
• Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Willingness to work scheduled hours, shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular nursing rounds to assess patient needs and communicate with patients/family.
• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Provide personal hygiene care to non-ambulatory patients and assist ambulatory patients.
• Assist registered nurse with dressing, IV lines, catheterization as needed.
• Maintain ward cleanliness and record daily charges for items used.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Care for patients

Education

SPM qualification

Certificate in Care Assistant

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Assist qualified nurses in providing care to patients within an assigned unit, as part of an individualized holistic patient care plan directed by medical staff, according to hospital policies and procedures.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Organization and Management:
  • Understand and carry out nursing care in line with the hospital's Vision and Mission Statements, Philosophy, Goals, and Objectives.
  • Inform Nurse-In-Charge or Unit Manager of changes affecting care standards.
  • Receive ward reports and assignments before each shift change.
  • Attend service meetings to discuss operational issues.
• Daily Routine:
  • Perform regular nursing rounds to assess patient needs and communicate with patients/family members.
  • Make and tidy patients’ beds, change linen as necessary.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the ward and surrounding areas.
  • Collect, clean, and fill hot water flasks for patients.
  • Dispatch charge tickets, CSSS items, specimens, etc. to relevant services.
  • Answer phone calls and relay messages.
  • Respond promptly to patient call bells.
• Assist Qualified Staff in:
  • Basic nursing care for patient comfort, safety, nutritional, and elimination needs.
  • Admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
  • Providing personal hygiene care to non-ambulatory patients and assisting ambulatory patients as needed.
  • Dressing, setting intravenous lines, catheterization, vulva swabbing, etc.
  • Clearing and washing instruments after use.
  • Recording daily charges for disposable/equipment/consumable items in the ward.
  • Maintaining intake and output charts.
  • Lifting, turning, and positioning patients using correct body mechanics.
  • Treating pressure sores.
  • Taking diet orders for new admissions and serving meals and drinks.
  • Feeding patients orally and preparing drinks as necessary.
  • Chaperoning consultants during procedures and ward rounds.
  • Accompanying nurses to send and retrieve patients from OT.
  • Escorting patients to other services for diagnostic investigations.
• Additional Duties and Responsibilities in Nurse-Led Services:
  • Promote home visits for patients needing continuous care.
  • Assist staff nurse and unit manager in patient care at home.
  • Ensure payment collection for home visits and diabetes counselling.
  • Drive home visit vehicle in the absence of staff, ambulance drivers/attendants.
  • Ensure CSSD items are sent and collected for department usage.
  • Report any loss or malfunction of machines or instruments to the Unit Manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Education:
  • Minimum: SPM qualification.
  • Preferred: Certificate in Care Assistant.
• Knowledge and Experiences:
  • Minimum: On-the-job training/in-service training provided.
  • Preferred: Experience in a hospital setting.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Caring, honest, and responsible.
  • Willingness to work scheduled hours, shifts, weekends, public holidays, and during emergencies.
• Special Skills Required:
  • Basic nursing care for patient comfort, safety, nutritional, and elimination needs.
  • Admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
  • Personal hygiene care for non-ambulatory patients and assistance for ambulatory patients.
  • Assist registered nurse in dressing, setting intravenous lines, catheterization, vulva swabbing, etc.
  • Recording daily charges for disposable/equipment/consumable items used in the unit.
  • Lifting, turning, and positioning patients using correct body mechanics.
  • Escorting patients to other services for diagnostic investigations.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to guide new Care Assistants, student nurses, and related support staff.
  • Compassionate, maintaining patient dignity, privacy, autonomy, and confidentiality.
  • Prepared to work as a team member.