HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT, PAEDIATRIC WARD

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital is seeking a diligent healthcare assistant to provide basic nursing care under supervision and support the ward team in daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have a Malaysian SPM, certified Basic Life Support, and fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia, with a patient‑centred approach and good interpersonal skills to assist in routine rounds, patient transfers, and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have Certified Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care under supervision.
• Support ward staff and assist with patient rounds and transfers.
• Prepare beds, manage supplies, and maintain cleanliness and order in the ward.
• Record daily charges and assist in administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Communication skills

Teamwork

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 ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

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. 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:

• Conducts regular nursing rounds to assess patients’ needs and communicate effectively with them and their families about the patient’s condition and the care required.
• Provide attentive care to infants and young children, as well as effectively managing challenging situations with them.
• 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 filling the hot water flask if needed.
• 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.

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 ward and updates the patients’ charges accordingly.
• Maintains the record of intake and output chart for each patient.
• Lifts, turns, and positions patients safely and comfortably using the correct body mechanics.
• Serves meals and collects trays for the patients.
• Liaise with paediatric consultants to ensure efficient bed management.
• Accompanies the consultant in performing procedures and rounds in the absence of trained nurses.

6. 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: Certified 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.