HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT, SURGICAL WARD

Tawakkal Specialist Hospital; Kuala Lumpur; Sur place; MYR 29 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KPJ Healthcare Berhad invites applications for a role assisting qualified nurses in a hospital unit. You will perform basic nursing care under supervision, support admission, discharge, and daily ward routines, and help ensure patient comfort and safety.

Candidates should have SPM qualification and a Care Assistant certificate, good English and Bahasa Malaysia, and willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Academic qualification of SPM.
• Certificate in Care Assistant.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsabilités

• Assist qualified nurses to provide care to patients in the unit.
• Support daily ward routines, bed making, and patient comfort.
• Communicate with patients, families, and staff; relay messages as needed.
• Assist in admissions, transfers, discharges, and basic nursing care.
• Maintain ward cleanliness and proper handling of equipment.

Connaissances

Nursing support

Patient care

Communication

Formation

SPM

Care Assistant Certificate

Description du poste

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Assists the qualified nurses in providing care to all patients within an assigned unit of the hospital and such nursing care is an integral part of the individualized holistic patient care plan as directed by the Medical staff according to the Policies and Procedures of the hospital and in keeping with the generally accepted principles, policies and procedures of the Nursing Services.

MAIN DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Understands and carries out the nursing care in line with Vision and Mission Statements, Philosophy, Goals and Objectives that suit the scope of the Nursing Services and hospital.
2. Understands the service organization structure.
3. Informs Nurse‑In‑Charge or Unit Manager when changes occur in circumstances which affect standards of care.
4. Receives ward report and assignment before the change of each shift.
5. Attends meetings held by the services in order to discuss issues and matters pertaining to the operation of the service.
6. Daily routine: Performs regular nursing rounds on all patients in the wards to ascertain for other additional needs, talks to patient/family members. Makes and tidies patients’ beds. Change linen when necessary Carbolizes beds and equipment and tidies patient’s bedside lockers, cardiac tables, chairs and surrounding areas. Maintains the cleanliness of the ward, pantry, treatment room, utility and linen room. Collects, cleans and fills hot water flasks for patients. Dispatching: charge tickets, CSSS items, specimens, etc. to relevant services
7. Answers phone calls and relay messages.
8. Responds to patient’s call bell promptly.
9. Assists the qualified staff in the following: Carries out basic nursing care for patient’s comfort, safety, nutritional and elimination needs. Admission, transfer and discharge of patients Gives bed bath and provide total personal hygiene to non‑ambulatory patients. Assist ambulatory patients when necessary. While doing dressing, setting intravenous lines, catheterization, vulva swabbing etc. Clears the trolley after use. Washes instruments used and place in the appropriate place. Recording daily charges for disposable/ equipment / consumable items used in the ward. into patient’s charges accordingly. Maintaining record of intake and output chart. Lifting, turning and positioning of patients in bed, bed to chair and bed to trolley using the correct body mechanics. Treatment of pressure sores. Taking diet orders for new admission and serving meals and drinks, collects trays. Helps to feed patients orally. Prepares drink for patients at night and when necessary. Chaperons Consultant in doing procedure and ward rounds in the absence of trained nurses.
10. Accompanies the nurses to send patient to OT and from OT.
11. Escorts patients to other services for diagnostic investigations.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Posses academic qualification of SPM qualification. Certificate in Care Assistant Able to converse fluently and write in English language and Bahasa Malaysia

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

On the job training/in-service training will be provided. Experience working in hospital setting is an advantage. Have interpersonal and communication skills. Experience working in hospital is an advantage Willingness to work on scheduled hours, shift, and weekends, public holidays and anytime when called during 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.