Healthcare Assistant (Renal)

Ang Mo Kio - Thye Hua Kwan Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ang Mo Kio - Thye Hua Kwan Hospital is seeking a healthcare support professional for the Dialysis Centre. You will perform patient assessments, support dialysis procedures, and ensure a safe, clean environment.

You will assist in managing equipment, sterilisation, and supply levels while following clinical guidelines. The role requires a minimum healthcare-related certification, willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends and public holidays, and ability to handle physically demanding

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 such as assisting patients effectively and safely.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

GCE N/O level or healthcare support certificate

Tools

Dialysis machines

Sterilisation equipment

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.