Patient Helper
1 week ago
Job Title:
Patient Helper
Job Summary:
A Patient Helper, also known as a Patient Care Assistant or Nursing Assistant, provides support and assistance to patients in healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, or long-term care facilities.
This role involves helping patients with activities of daily living, providing emotional support, and ensuring their comfort and well-being under the supervision of medical staff.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Assistance:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Help patients with mobility, transfers, and positioning in beds or chairs to prevent pressure ulcers and maintain comfort.
Nutritional Support:
- Serve meals and assist patients with eating, drinking, and feeding as needed.
- Monitor patients' dietary intake and report any changes or concerns to medical staff.
Hygiene and Comfort Care:
- Change bed linens, provide oral care, and assist with personal hygiene tasks.
- Ensure patients' rooms are clean, organized, and comfortable, including tidying up bedside tables and arranging personal belongings.
Emotional Support:
- Provide companionship and emotional support to patients, listening to their concerns and offering reassurance and encouragement.
- Engage patients in conversation, activities, or diversional therapy to promote socialization and mental well-being.
Mobility and Exercise:
- Assist patients with range of motion exercises, ambulation, and transfers as prescribed by physical therapists or medical staff.
- Encourage and motivate patients to participate in rehabilitation activities and maintain mobility.
Observation and Reporting:
- Monitor patients' vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition, reporting any changes or abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Document patient care activities, observations, and interventions accurately and promptly in medical records.
Safety Measures:
- Follow infection control protocols and standard precautions to prevent the spread of infections.
- Assist with fall prevention strategies and use proper body mechanics and lifting techniques to ensure patient and staff safety.
Collaboration:
- Collaborate with nursing staff, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and treatment plans.
- Communicate effectively with team members and report any concerns or issues related to patient care.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) program or equivalent training is preferred.
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital or nursing home, is desirable but not required.
- Compassion, empathy, and patience in providing care and support to patients.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Physical fitness for assisting with patient mobility and performing caregiving tasks.
Working Conditions:
- Patient Helpers work in healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers.
- The role involves frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting of patients or equipment.
Pay:
From AED3,000.00 per month
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