Ward Attendant

Assist in patient care and other ward related duties as directed by and under supervision of the staff nurse.
- Respond quickly to patient’s request for assistance.
- Assist with patient’s hygiene, elimination, and mobility, physical comfort, eating and drinking needs while observing and reporting any specific changes to the staff nurse.
- Obtain patient’s height and weight measurement.
- Assist in the maintenance of cleanliness in all areas including patient’s room within the unit.
- Assist in the maintenance of supply and storage areas.
- Transporting specimens to laboratory.
- Act a messenger as required.
- Escort patients to and from Radiology Department as directed by nurse on duty.
- Assist nursing staff in preparing/cleaning patient’s room for admission/discharge.
- Participates in any scheduled educational activities
- Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply those requirements
- Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities
- Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
- Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports
- Comply with Waste management procedures and policies
- Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs
- Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems
- High school graduate.
- Intermediate English skills preferred. Spoken Arabic advantageous.
- Demonstrate motivation to work in a health care environment.