HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital is seeking a committed nurse aide to provide basic nursing care in accordance with hospital policies. You will coordinate with ward staff and assist patients with daily living tasks while ensuring patient safety and infection control standards.

Responsibilities include regular rounds, reporting incidents to the nursing leadership, and helping maintain ward cleanliness and stock levels. On-the-job training is provided and hospital experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia is required.
• Certified healthcare assistants would be a priority.
• Experience in hospital setting is advantageous.
• On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic nursing care according to nursing services policies.
• Coordinate with ward team and assist in patient care.
• Liaise with Nurse In-Charge on incidences and reporting.
• Conduct regular rounds and assist with activities of daily living.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock of ward supplies.
• Participate in safety, infection control, and safety compliance.

Skills

Fluent English & BM

Interpersonal skills

Patient care orientation

Education

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia

Certified healthcare assistants preferred

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

• Provide basic nursing care in accordance with established standards, workcollaboratively with team members, and report any incidents or issues to relevantauthorities to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Perform basic nursing care to patient in line with the policies and procedures ofnursing Services.
• Coordinate with other team member in all activities in the ward/ unit.
• Responsible to keep State registered Nurse / Trained Assistant Nurse / Nurse In-Charge, Unit Manager informed of any incidences or reportable situationsthat needs nursing administrative involvement.

ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

• Provide basic nursing care that aligns with the vision, mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the nursing services and the hospital.
• Notify the nursing leaders of any situations that impact the quality of care.
• Obtain ward report and assignment at the beginning of each shift and performadditional tasks as assigned by the Unit Manager or Senior Registered Nurse.
• Daily routine:
• Conducts regular nursing rounds to assess patients’ needs and communicatewith them and their families.
• Prepares and tidies patients’ beds and linens as needed and organizespatients’ belongings as well as furniture.
• Disinfects the beds, furniture, and equipment after utilizing them.
• Keeps the ward, store, fridge, and its facilities clean and tidy.
• Assist the patient with Activities of Daily Living.
• Answer phone calls and relay messages.
• Attendants to patients call the bell promptly.
• Assists nurses in transporting patients to and from the operating theatre.
• Escorts patients to other services for diagnostic tests and from the ward toother areas upon discharge.
• Dispatches specimens to the laboratory and collects results.
• Collect pharmacy and surgical supplies from pharmacy and the store asrequired to maintain adequate stock levels for operations.
• Send out portable oxygen tanks for refilling or exchange, ensuring acontinuous supply for emergency needs.
• Assists the trained staff in various aspects:
• Carried out of nursing care, such as patient comfort, safety, nutrition, hygiene,admission, transfer, discharge, dressing, intravenous lines, catheterization,etc.
• Cleans and disinfects the trolley and instruments after use and stores themproperly.
• Records the daily charges for the items used in the ward and updates thepatients’ charges accordingly.
• Maintains the record of intake and output chart for each patient.
• Lifts, turns, and positions patients safely.
• Accompanies the consultant in performing procedures and rounds in theabsence of trained nurses.
• Attend meetings held by the service.

HUMAN RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT

• Proactive in our own learning and development, and to meet the minimumrequirement of 20 hours of continuing education per year.
• Involve orienting new staff members to the ward routines.
• Maintain a record of personal leave and training attendance.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURE

• Adhere to the hospital’s policies and nursing code of conduct, ensuring patientconfidentiality and standard infection control practices are upheld.

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENTS

• Assist the trained staff in managing the proper storage, condition, and availabilityof biomedical equipment in the unit, maintaining a sufficient supply of ward stock,and maintaining accurate records for equipment, medical supplies, and consumable item specimen collections.

SAFETY AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES

• Participate in new services, comply with 5S activities, patient safety policies,and adherence to ISO, MSQH, JCI, PSG, BFHI and NNA, ensure comply withpatient safety goals, and occupational safety measures.
• Adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994, take reasonable care at work, cooperate with employers, wear proper PPE,and follow all safety and health instructions and measures.
• Carries out duties as an employee as stipulated in Occupational Safety andHealth Act and Regulations 1994:-
• To take reasonable care at work for the safety of yourself and otherpersons.
• To co-operate with your employer or any other person in the dischargeof any duty.
• To wear or use any protective equipment or clothing provided by theemployer.
• To comply with any instruction or measure on occupational safety andhealth.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia.
• Certified healthcare assistants would be a priority.

Knowledge and Experiences:

• Experience working in a hospital setting is an advantage.
• On the job training/in-service training will be provided.

Special skills required:

• Able to converse fluently and write in English language and Bahasa Malaysia.

Personal attributes:

• Have interpersonal and communication skills.
• Caring, honest, and responsible worker.
• Willingness to work on scheduled hours, shifts and weekends, public holidaysand any time called during an emergency.
• Experience working in hospital is an advantage.