HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT, INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Puteri Specialist Hospital; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 38,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide basic nursing care in line with hospital policies and collaborate with the ward team to ensure high-quality patient care.

You will assist with activities of daily living, maintain ward cleanliness, and report any incidents or concerns to nursing management, while supporting safe patient handling and responsive service delivery.

Qualifications

• Education: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia.
• Certified healthcare assistants would be a priority.
• Experience working in a hospital setting is an advantage.
• On-the-job training/in-service training will be provided.
• Able to converse fluently and write in English language and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to work scheduled hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergencies.
• Experience working in hospital is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care in accordance with established standards.
• Coordinate with ward/ unit team members to deliver care.
• Report incidents or reportable situations to nursing leadership.
• Maintain ward cleanliness and organize patient beds and belongings.
• Assist with Activities of Daily Living and respond to patient calls.
• Support transport of patients and specimens as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Caring

Honest

Responsible

Education

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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

JOB DESCRIPTION

Perform basic nursing care to patient in line with the policies and procedures of nursing 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 situations that 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 perform additional tasks as assigned by the Unit Manager or Senior Registered Nurse. Daily routine: Conducts regular nursing rounds to assess patients’ needs and communicate with them and their families. Prepares and tidies patients’ beds and linens as needed and organizes patients’ 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 to other areas upon discharge. Dispatches specimens to the laboratory and collects 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. 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 them properly. Records the daily charges for the items used in the ward and updates the patients’ 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 the absence of trained nurses. Attend meetings held by the service.

HUMAN RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT

Proactive in our own learning and development, and to meet the minimum requirement 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 patient confidentiality and standard infection control practices are upheld.

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENTS

Assist the trained staff in managing the proper storage, condition, and availability of 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 with patient 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 and Health Act and Regulations 1994:- To take reasonable care at work for the safety of yourself and other persons. To co-operate with your employer or any other person in the discharge of any duty. To wear or use any protective equipment or clothing provided by the employer. To comply with any instruction or measure on occupational safety and health.

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 holidays and any time called during an emergency.
• Experience working in hospital is an advantage.

ABOUT KPJ

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.