CARE ASSISTANT 1

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant 1 to join their nursing team in Dhahran. This role involves providing essential support to nursing staff, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient care and safety standards, alongside a valid Basic Life Support certification. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a compassionate healthcare setting, where your efforts directly impact patient well-being and operational efficiency. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 12 years of schooling including high school; diploma in healthcare preferred.
• Valid Basic Life Support/Heart Saver certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with non-clinical duties and patient transport.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the healthcare environment.
• Manage inventory and support retrieval of unit materials.

Skills

Patient Care

Infection Control

Inventory Management

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma

Healthcare Diploma

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Care Assistant 1 works within the Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Nursing department in Dhahran, Al Hasa, Ras Tanura, Udhailiyah, and Abqaiq, providing assistance to Nursing Service personnel across various shifts and units. Responsibilities include supporting non-clinical routine duties, escorting patients for transport within hospital/district areas, and maintaining a clean, safe environment to ensure quality care support.

Under direct supervision of nursing staff, the Care Assistant 1 performs activities aligned with the organization’s philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures, including:

1. Distributing and collecting patient food trays.
2. Making beds and handling soiled linen.
3. Tracking and recording unit material and equipment movements.
4. Managing stock inventory as directed by the charge nurse.
5. Supporting retrieval and inventory of unit materials and supplies.
6. Providing comfort measures during procedures and cleaning the area afterward.
7. Maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment, disposing of contaminated items appropriately.
8. Adhering to infection control and safety standards.
9. Ensuring equipment cleanliness, functionality, and inventory, reporting broken equipment for repair.
10. Following established standards, policies, and procedures.
11. Participating in mandatory staff training, including fire and disaster drills, to promote personal growth.
12. Assisting with patient transport within the unit and hospital as a non-clinical porter.

Minimum Education Required: 12 years of schooling including high school; diploma or higher in a healthcare field preferred.

Professional Certifications Required: Valid Basic Life Support/Heart Saver certification.