HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT, PAEDIATRIC WARD

Johor Specialist Hospital; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 26,784 - 37,944; Full time

Job summary

Johor Specialist Hospital is seeking a dedicated nursing care assistant to provide essential nursing care in accordance with established standards. The role involves collaborating with team members and ensuring high-quality patient care.

Candidates should preferably have experience in a hospital setting, be fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. This position requires a willingness to work various shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a hospital setting is advantageous.
• Ability to converse fluently and write in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Willingness to work scheduled hours, shifts, weekends, public holidays, and emergency call times.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care as per established standards.
• Conduct nursing rounds and assess patients’ needs.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Maintain cleanliness of ward and equipment.
• Record daily charges for items used in the ward.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Bahasa Malaysia fluency

Education

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia

Certifications as healthcare assistant

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.

Responsibilities

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 ward 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:
   • Conduct regular nursing rounds to assess patients’ needs and communicate with them and their families.
   • Prepare and tidy patients’ beds and linens as needed and organize patients’ belongings and furniture.
   • Disinfect beds, furniture, and equipment after use.
   • Keep the ward, store, fridge, and its facilities clean and tidy.
   • Assist patients with activities of daily living.
   • Answer phone calls and relay messages.
   • Attend to patients calling the bell promptly.
   • Assist nurses in transporting patients to and from the operating theatre.
   • Escort patients to other services for diagnostic tests and from the ward to other areas upon discharge.
   • Dispatch specimens to the laboratory and collect results.
   • Collect pharmacy and surgical supplies from the 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. Assist the trained staff in various aspects:
   • Conduct nursing care such as patient comfort, safety, nutrition, hygiene, admission, transfer, discharge, dressing, intravenous lines, catheterization, etc.
   • Clean and disinfect the trolley and instruments after use and store them properly.
   • Record the daily charges for items used in the ward and update patients’ charges accordingly.
   • Maintain the record of intake and output chart for each patient.
   • Lift, turn, and position patients safely.
   • Accompany the consultant in performing procedures and rounds in the absence of trained nurses.
6. Attend meetings held by the service.

Requirements

• Education: Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia; certified healthcare assistants are preferred.
• Knowledge and Experience: Experience working in a hospital setting is an advantage.
• Special Skills Required: Ability to converse fluently and write in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Personal Attributes: Interpersonal and communication skills; caring, honest, responsible; willingness to work scheduled hours, shifts, weekends, public holidays, and emergency call times.