HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT, PAEDIATRIC WARD

KPJ Klang Specialist Hospital; Klang City; On-site; MYR 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Klang Specialist Hospital in Klang is seeking a dedicated healthcare assistant to provide basic nursing care under supervision. You will collaborate with the nursing team to ensure patient comfort, safety, and timely delivery of services.

The role requires Malaysian SPM, BLS certification, and good English and Bahasa Malaysia communication. You must be reliable, compassionate, and able to work varied shifts including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• SPM required.
• Certified healthcare assistants preferred.
• Experience in a hospital setting is an advantage.
• Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Caring, honest and responsible individual.
• Willingness to work shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care and monitor patient needs.
• Conduct regular nursing rounds and communicate with patients and families.
• Assist with transport, admissions, discharges, and procedures.
• Maintain ward cleanliness and stock levels of supplies.
• Report incidents and follow safety and infection control policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Bahasa Malaysia

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

BLS Certification

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 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 unit 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 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

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

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 and being flexible and adaptable to any new service that is implemented. 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 Equipment 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, and NNA, ensure comply with patient safety goals, and occupational safety measures. Participate and contribute to the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative certification, with a focus on promoting exclusive breastfeeding. 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.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia. Certified healthcare assistants would be a priority. Experience working in a hospital setting is an advantage. Certified Basic Life Support. Able to converse fluently and write in English language and Bahasa Malaysia. 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.