Nursing Assistant

Chonghua; Cebu City, Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Chong Hua Hospital in Cebu City is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the healthcare team with patient care, hygiene, and transport. Responsibilities include assisting nurses, maintaining unit cleanliness, and aiding in admission/discharge processes.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of college or senior high school, strong communication skills, and basic Microsoft Office knowledge. Fluency in local languages and English is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Has completed at least two years of college or senior high school.
• Excellent customer service orientation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Visayan and/or Tagalog; English ability is an advantage.
• Knowledgeable in basic Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff nurses in routine patient care procedures.
• Maintain bed linens and coordinate with the linen section.
• Support ADLs: bathing, hygiene, feeding, toileting and transfers.
• Transport patients safely and observe privacy during procedures.
• Assist in discharge processes and health education for patients and family.

Skills

Communication skills

English language

Visayan/Tagalog proficiency

Education

Two years of college or senior high school graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Make a difference and advance your career with Chong Hua Hospital, the Philippines' premier healthcare destination!

TheNursing Assistantto provide support to the healthcare team in performing patient care and routine procedures such as: hygiene, care and transport of patients, care of febrile patients, patient/materials, transport equipment, conducting fall prevention rounds, facilitating safety and infection control as well as admission and discharge processes.

S/He adheres to the standard procedures in the documentation of materials, instruments and equipment that are used in the unit; as well as in transporting materials and specimens.

S/he contributes to the maintenance of a safe and hygienic environment by ensuring the order and cleanliness of the unit and relevant equipment, as well as performing other duties as directed by immediate superior.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

These tasks may change depending on the division/department’s service or business direction.

• • Assists the staff nurses in performing routine and special patient care procedures.

  • Changes bed linens daily and as needed; manages linens in the unit in coordination with the linen section

  • Assists in patient activities of daily living (ADL’s) when needed scuh as Bathing, Perineal Care, Feeding (Oral), Personal hygiene including (Oral Care), Toileting, Ambulating, Grooming, and Transfer of Patients.

  • Carries out proper aftercare following every after procedure.

  • Transports patient safely, observing privacy, to and from the unit for procedures and utilizing the appropriate equipment, paraphernalia, and proper transporting technique.

  • Assists and accompanies patients for discharge to hospital lobby as needed.

  • Identifies patient’s needs and changes in condition and refers to nurse-in –charge accordingly and promptly.

  • Assists the healthcare team in the health education and discharge planning of patient/significant others.

  • Implements fall rounding to patients identified as high risk for fall.

  • Responds to patients call/ requests appropriately and promptly.

  • Maintains the cleanliness of the unit, procedure / patient rooms, and nurses’ station.

  • Observes the procedures in the proper disposal of used or contaminated linens.

  • Facilitates the requisition, audit, inventory, and disposal of unit equipment/ materials needed for procedures such as instruments, supplies, linens.

  • Assists in cost containment through appropriate requests and conserving supplies and equipment.

  • Prepares and submits all required reports / documents as assigned.

  • Responsible for keeping his/her workplace clean and organized.

  • Escalates or informs the immediate superior regarding low stock level supplies / materials for replenishment.

  • Responsible for assuring the availability of all tools and materials needed for his/her function

  • Relays any information or provides suggestions to his/her immediate superior regarding any issues / concerns in the practice of his/her function in order to continuously improve the quality of service in the unit.

  • Immediately informs her/his immediate superior of any and all deviations from standards within the same day of the incident.

  • Provides support to the unit within his/her level in addressing the needs or queries of internal/external customers.

These tasks may change depending on the division/department's service or business direction.

• • Assists the staff nurses in performing routine and special patient care procedures.

  • Changes bed linens daily and as needed; manages linens in the unit in coordination with the linen section

  • Assists in patient activities of daily living (ADL’s) when needed scuh as Bathing, Perineal Care, Feeding (Oral), Personal hygiene including (Oral Care), Toileting, Ambulating, Grooming, and Transfer of Patients.

  • Carries out proper aftercare following every after procedure.

  • Transports patient safely, observing privacy, to and from the unit for procedures and utilizing the appropriate equipment, paraphernalia, and proper transporting technique.

  • Assists and accompanies patients for discharge to hospital lobby as needed.

  • Identifies patient’s needs and changes in condition and refers to nurse-in –charge accordingly and promptly.

  • Assists the healthcare team in the health education and discharge planning of patient/significant others.

  • Implements fall rounding to patients identified as high risk for fall.

  • Responds to patients call/ requests appropriately and promptly.

  • Maintains the cleanliness of the unit, procedure / patient rooms, and nurses’ station.

  • Observes the procedures in the proper disposal of used or contaminated linens.

  • Facilitates the requisition, audit, inventory, and disposal of unit equipment/ materials needed for procedures such as instruments, supplies, linens.

  • Assists in cost containment through appropriate requests and conserving supplies and equipment.

  • Prepares and submits all required reports / documents as assigned.

  • Responsible for keeping his/her workplace clean and organized.

  • Escalates or informs the immediate superior regarding low stock level supplies / materials for replenishment.

  • Responsible for assuring the availability of all tools and materials needed for his/her function

  • Relays any information or provides suggestions to his/her immediate superi>or regarding any issues / concerns in the practice of his/her function in order to continuously improve the quality of service in the unit.

  • Immediately informs her/his immediate superior of any and all deviations from standards within the same day of the incident.

  • Provides support to the unit within his/her level in addressing the needs or queries of internal/external customers.

Qualifications

• Has completed at least two (2) years of college education OR a senior high school graduate.

• With related experience; follows general instructions or procedures to accomplish tasks is a plus.

• Has an exceptionally good sense of customer service.

• Must be knowledgeable on the basic Microsoft Office applications.

• Effective communication skills. Proficiency in the Visayan dialect and/or Tagalog is required; ability to communicate in English is an advantage.

• Has completed at least two (2) years of college education OR a senior high school graduate.

• With related experience; follows general instructions or procedures to accomplish tasks is a plus.

• Has an exceptionally good sense of customer service.

• Must be knowledgeable on the basic Microsoft Office applications.

• Effective communication skills. Proficiency in the Visayan dialect and/or Tagalog is required; ability to communicate in English is an advantage.