Healthcare Assistant (Renal)

Ang Mo Kio - Thye Hua Kwan Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ang Mo Kio - Thye Hua Kwan Hospital is seeking a Healthcare Support professional to assist in the Dialysis Centre with patient management, equipment setup, and environmental hygiene.

You will perform patient assessments, assist in dialysis setup and cannulation, and ensure a clean, safe treatment environment. Rotating 5.5-day shifts include weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE 'N' or 'O' Level Certification, or relevant certificate in Healthcare Support.
• Ability to work 5.5 days a week in rotating shifts, including Saturdays and Public Holidays.
• Ability to perform physical tasks safely when assisting patients.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments including vital signs and fluid balance.
• Assist in haemodialysis cannulation and needle removal per guidelines.
• Provide patient care support for hygiene, mobility and comfort.
• Monitor patient condition and report abnormalities during dialysis.
• Follow emergency protocols for dialysis-related emergencies.
• Sterilise dialysis equipment and prepare machines for sessions.
• Maintain environmental cleanliness and report equipment faults.
• Assist in stock and consumables management.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

GCE N/O Level certification or healthcare-related certificate

Job description

Job Purpose:

You are responsible within the Dialysis Centre (s) for Patient Management as well as the Equipment and Environmental Management.

Responsibilities:

Patient Care and Support

• Conduct and document Patient Assessment including vital signs, fluid balance monitoring and evaluating treatment response.
• Assist nursing staff with haemodialysis cannulation and needle removal in accordance with established guidelines and best practices.
• Furnish Patient Care & Safety support for personal hygiene, mobility, comfort needs
• Assist in monitoring patient condition and report patient abnormalities before, during and after dialysis treatments.
• Follow established emergency and protocols on assisting in dialysis-related emergencies such as hypotension, machine malfunctions.

Equipment and Environmental Management

• Sterilisation of dialysis equipment and the surrounding environment.
• Preparation of dialysis machines, including connection, setup and priming before treatment sessions.
• Maintain environmental cleanliness.
• Report any equipment malfunction faults or issues promptly.
• Assist in maintaining consumable stock levels.
• Assist in medical materials administration.

Tasks and duties

• Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum GCE 'N' or 'O' Level Certification, or relevant certificate in Healthcare Support.
• Ability to work 5.5-days a week in rotating shifts, including Saturdays and Public Holidays.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as assisting patients effectively and safely.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred.