Health Attendant

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Institution: National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

Family Group: Ancillary

What you’ll do as a Health Attendant in Dental Clinic!

The Health Attendant in a Dental Clinic is responsible for performing cleaning, sterilization, and disinfecting of dental instruments, units, and equipment. This includes proper checking and packing of dental sets/instruments prior to sending for autoclaving.

Maintain the highest standards in Infection Control Practices such as good hand hygiene, managing sharp dental instruments, and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Work closely with Dental Surgeons, Oral Health Therapists, and Dental Assistants to ensure the sanitation of dental instruments. On-the-job training will be provided for candidates without prior experience.

Skills crucial to success in this role!

• Good interpersonal skills to relate to people
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in simple English
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to stand for long hours
• Willing to commit to a 5.5-day workweek (Monday – Saturday)

Preferred Qualifications!

• Minimum primary or lower secondary education
• Relevant work experience in healthcare

Additional Plus Points!

• Knowledge of sterilization and decontamination of medical instruments