CARE ASSISTANT 1.

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare; Qatif; On-site; SAR 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant 1 to join their nursing team. This role involves providing essential support to nursing personnel, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients, and assisting with various non-clinical duties. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient care, uphold high standards of cleanliness, and be proactive in maintaining equipment functionality. With opportunities for on-the-job training, this position is perfect for those looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare. Join a supportive team that values integrity and excellence, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with patient food trays and linen management.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, support infection control.

Skills

Patient Care Assistance

Inventory Management

Basic Life Support

Infection Control

Education

High School Diploma

Healthcare Diploma

Job description

Job Title

CARE ASSISTANT 1.

Job Family

Function

CNO

Job Code

30009559

Reports to Job

Team Lead or Nurse Unit Manager

Job Description Summary

The Care Assistant 1 works within Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare Nursing department in Dhahran, Al Hasa, Ras Tanura, Udhailiyah, and Abqaiq at various hours during the assigned shift(s) as required in the designated Unit/Clinics of the JHAH Organizations and provides assistance to Nursing Service personnel. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with a variety of non-clinical routine duties; acting as an escort for patient transport within hospital/district areas; assisting in maintaining a clean and safe environment to provide competent and reliable Care Assistance support to the JHAH Nursing Organization.

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities

00

Operational Roles & Responsibilities

100

• Perform activities under the supervision of nursing staff aligned with the organization's philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures, including distributing and collecting patient food trays, making beds, and managing linen.
• Trace and record all unit material and equipment movements as directed.
• Manage stock inventory as directed by the charge nurse.
• Support unit material and supplies retrieval and inventory.
• Provide comfort measures during procedures, support chaperoning, and clean areas afterward.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment, dispose of contaminated items properly, and support infection control and safety awareness.
• Ensure equipment cleanliness and functionality, report broken equipment, and assist with repairs.
• Adhere to established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in staff training, including fire and disaster drills, and mock codes.
• Assist in transporting and moving patients within the unit and throughout the facility as a non-clinical porter.

Minimum Education Required

12 years including high school; diploma or higher in any healthcare field preferred.

Professional Certifications Required

Valid Basic Life Support/Heart Saver certification.

Years of Experience

Hospital experience in any field is preferred but not necessary; on-the-job training will be provided.

Languages

English: Fully Proficient; Arabic: Preferred.

Functional Competencies

• Due Diligence
• Audit Reporting
• Data Collection

Core Competencies

• Excellence
• Integrity
• Accountability
• Cybersecurity
• Person-Centered Care

Acknowledgement

Please note this job description is not exhaustive and duties may change at any time without notice.