HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT, ICU /HDU

KPJ Kluang Specialist Hospital; Kluang; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Kluang Specialist Hospital is seeking a nursing assistant to assist qualified nurses in providing comprehensive patient care within the ward. You will participate in daily rounds, attend to patient needs, and help maintain clean and safe environments in a busy hospital setting.

Requirements include an SPM qualification; hospital experience is an advantage, and Basic Life Support certification is highly regarded. This role is on-site at KPJ Kluang Specialist Hospital in Johor.

Qualifications

• SPM qualification with priority given to certified healthcare assistants.
• Experience in hospital settings is advantageous.
• Basic Life Support certification is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified nurses in patient care and daily ward routines.
• Perform rounds, manage beds, linen, and cleanliness.
• Respond to calls, relay messages, and assist with admissions, transfers, discharges.
• Support in clinical tasks under supervision.
• Ensure accurate documentation of charges and supplies.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Education

SPM qualification

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Assists the qualified nurses in providing care to all patients within an assigned unit of the hospital and such nursing care is an integral part of the individualized holistic patient care plan as directed by the medical staff according to the Policies and Procedures of the hospital and in keeping with the generally accepted principles, policies and procedures of the Nursing Services.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Understands and carries out the nursing care in line with Vision and Mission Statements, Philosophy, Goals and Objectives that suit the scope of the Nursing Services and hospital.
2. Understands the service organization structure.
3. Informs Nurse-In-Charge or Unit Manager when changes occur in circumstances which affect standards of care.
4. Receives ward report and assignment before the change of each shift. Attending meetings held by the services to discuss issues and matters pertaining to the operation of the service.
5. Daily routine: Performs regular nursing rounds on all patients in the wards to ascertain for other additional needs, talks to patient / family members. Makes and tidies patients’ beds. Change linen when necessary Carbolizes beds and equipment and tidies patient’s bedside lockers, cardiac tables, chairs and surrounding areas. Maintains the cleanliness of the ward, pantry, treatment room, utility and linen room. Collects, cleans and fills hot water flasks for patients. Dispatching: charge tickets, CSSS items, specimens, etc. to relevant services.
6. Answers phone calls and relay messages.
7. Responds to patient’s call bell promptly.
8. Assists the qualified staff in the following: Carries out basic nursing care for patient’s comfort, safety, nutritional and elimination needs. Admission, transfer and discharge of patients. Gives bed bath and provide total personal hygiene to non-ambulatory patients. Assist ambulatory patients when necessary. While doing dressing, setting intravenous lines, catheterization, vulva swabbing etc. Clear the trolley after use. Washes instruments used and place in the appropriate place. Recording daily charges for disposable/ equipment / consumable items used in the ward into patient’s charges accordingly. Maintaining record of intake and output chart. Lifting, turning and positioning of patients in bed, bed to chair and bed to trolley using the correct body mechanics. Treatment of pressure sores. Taking diet orders for new admission and serving meals and drinks, collects trays. Helps to feed patients orally. Prepare drinks for patients at night and when necessary.
9. Accompany the nurses to send patients to OT/OT/another department and from OT/another department.
10. Escorts patients to other services for diagnostic investigations.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Education: Possess academic qualification of SPM qualification Certified healthcare assistants would be a priority.

Knowledge and Experiences: Experience working in a hospital setting is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies: Certified Basic Life Support 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.