HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT, ONCOLOGY DAY WARD-2

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital; Penang; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital in Penang seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide basic nursing care aligned with the hospital vision and goals. You will receive unit reports at each shift and assist with procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene, preparing equipment, transporting patients to the ward or procedure area, and communicating with patients and families.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care aligned with hospital vision and goals.
• Notify nursing leaders of situations impacting quality of care.
• Obtain unit report and assignment at shift start; assist as needed.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation of unit; clean equipment and rooms.
• Assist trained staff with patient comfort, safety, nutrition, hygiene, admission, transfer, discharge, dressing, IV lines, catheterization, etc.
• Attend service meetings.

Education

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia

Job description

Job Description

1. Provide basic nursing care that aligns with the vision, mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the nursing services and the hospital.

2. Notify the nursing leaders of any situations that impact the quality of care.

3. Obtain unit report and assignment at the beginning of each shift and perform additional tasks as assigned by the Unit Manager or Senior Registered Nurse.

4. Daily routine:

• Perform thorough cleaning each morning, including sanitizing trolleys, lamps, and walls to ensure hygiene and safety.
• Prepares and inspect the camera system, endoscope, monitoring system, oxygen and suction apparatus to ensure proper functioning and readiness for procedures.
• Prepares and tidies stretcher, bed and linens as needed.
• Receiving patients from the ward or clinic, transporting the patient to the preparation area, and assisting the patient until they are checked by the registered nurse.
• Wheel patients to the procedure room and positioning the patient on left lateral position, knee bent towards the chest for comfort and stabilization of the patient.
• Hold the bite block and ensuring the patient’s head alignment and chin posture are correctly maintained.
• Position the patient in a recumbent position with the head elevated at a 45 degree angle for bronchoscopy procedures and place a protective pad on the patient’s chest to guard against contamination from discharges and water.
• Wheel the patient to the recovery room and assist in their comfort.
• Assess patients’ needs and communicate with them and their families.
• Perform cleaning on the floors, stretchers, walls, and lamps, and disinfect the equipment after use.
• Conduct weekly cleaning of the entire unit to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Keeps the unit, store, fridge and its facilities clean and tidy.
• Collect pharmacy and surgical supplies from pharmacy and the store as required to maintain adequate stock levels for operations.
• Answer phone calls and relay messages.
• Attendants to patients call the bell promptly.
• Send out portable oxygen tanks for refilling or exchange, ensuring a continuous supply for emergency needs.
• Assists nurses in transporting patients to the ward if needed.

5. 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 unit and updates the patients’ charges accordingly.
• Lifts, turns, and positions patients safely and comfortably using the correct body mechanics.
• Accompanies the consultant in performing procedures and rounds in the absence of trained nurses.

6. Attend meetings held by the service.

Job Requirement

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia

Certified healthcare assistants would be a priority.

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.