HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT, MATERNITY WARD

Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 20,088 - 29,016; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad is seeking a dedicated healthcare assistant to provide basic nursing care in a hospital setting, support daily living activities, and report incidents to ensure high-quality patient care.

You will work under nursing leaders, participate in rounds, assist with admissions, transfers and discharge processes, help with ward cleanliness and supplies, and respond during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support certification preferred.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Experience in a hospital setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care in line with hospital standards.
• Notify nursing leaders of any situation impacting quality of care.
• Conduct regular nursing rounds and communicate with patients and families.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and discharge processes.
• Assist with transporting patients and handling supplies and equipment.
• Maintain ward cleanliness and restock supplies.
• Attend meetings and support ancillary services as required.

Skills

Basic Life Support

English

Bahasa Malaysia

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

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 situation that impacts the quality of care. Obtain ward report and assignment at the beginning of each shift and perform additional tasks assigned by the Unit Manager or Assistant Unit Manager. 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. Disinfect 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. Assist trained staff 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 using and stores them properly. Records the daily charges for the items used in the ward and update the patients’ charges accordingly. 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.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Education: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Certified healthcare assistants would be a priority. knowledge and experiences: Experience working in a hospital setting is an advantage skills & competencies: Basic Life Support 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.

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.