Care Support Associate

National Skin Centre; Novena; On-site; NOK 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Norway is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to assist doctors and nurses in patient treatments and procedures. Responsibilities include measuring patient parameters, collecting specimens, and maintaining surgical instruments. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of a Certificate in Healthcare Assistant Course and possess good attending, typing, and computer skills. A non-judgmental attitude is essential. This role offers a dynamic working environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Doctor / Nurse in procedures and treatments.
• Measure patient's basic parameters and report to staff.
• Collect blood specimens for dispatch.
• Report any adverse conditions to senior staff.
• Clean and count surgical instruments.
• Fill liquid nitrogen guns with PPE.
• Perform scalp treatment under nurse supervision.

Skills

Attending skills

Typing skills

Computer skills

Non-judgmental attitude

Education

Certificate in Healthcare Assistant Course (Outpatient) or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist Doctor / Nurse in procedures, treatments and examination of patient.
• Measurement of patient's basic parameters (height, weight, blood pressure, temperature and BMI) and report to staff nurse.
• Collect blood specimens for dispatch on P-tube.
• Report any adverse condition of patient to Senior Staff Nurse / Staff Nurse or Nurse Clinician.
• Perform thorough cleaning and counting of surgical instruments before and after sending out for autoclaving.
• Filling of liquid nitrogen guns daily with proper personal protective equipment.
• Perform levia scalp treatment under supervision by nurses.

Requirements

• Minimum Certificate in Healthcare Assistant Course (Outpatient) or equivalent
• Good attending skills, typing and computer skills. Possess a non judgmental attitude.