Healthcare Assistant (Renal)

ANG MO KIO - THYE HUA KWAN HOSPITAL LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

ANG MO KIO - THYE HUA KWAN HOSPITAL LTD. is seeking personnel for the Dialysis Centre to manage patients and support equipment and environmental needs.

The role involves patient assessment, monitoring fluid balance, and assisting with cannulation and needle removal under established guidelines. Candidates should have a minimum GCE N/O level certification or relevant healthcare support certificate, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCE 'N' or 'O' Level Certification, or relevant certificate in Healthcare Support.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient management and care in the Dialysis Centre.
• Assist nursing staff with haemodialysis cannulation and needle removal per guidelines.
• Monitor patient condition and document vital signs and treatment response.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

GCE N/O Level certification

Healthcare support 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.