General Aide

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Transfers or accompany stable ambulatory patients or those in wheelchairs, with or without an escort, based on the decision of the Nursing Unit Manager or Charge Nurse
• Transports sick or unstable patients on beds or wheelchairs between departments, wards, and units, accompanied by a nurse or physician as required
• Assists with the movement of dependent patients to and from beds, wheelchairs, or stretchers
• Supports the movement of medical equipment used during patient transfers between floors and units
• Acts as a courier for transporting specimens, medications, blood, equipment, paperwork, mail, reports, and medical records between wards and units as required
• Collects and deliver supplies and materials from storage areas to the concerned floors and units
• Assists with the completion of discharge work and escort discharged patients to their cars in wheelchairs
• Provides patient education on infection control and fall prevention
• Follows all isolation policies as instructed by the Unit Manager based on infection control policies and procedures
• Participate in environmental checks and purposeful rounds and inform the Unit Manager or Charge Nurse of any non-compliance with safety standards
• Checks vacant rooms for admission readiness by following the Room Readiness checklist, escalating any maintenance issues or findings to the Unit Manager or Charge Nurse
• Remains presentable in the station, answers call bells and informs the Charge Nurse of any patient requests
• Remains in the assigned unit or service area unless engaged in work activities or with the approval of the person in charge Outpatient Clinic Duties:
• Facilitates patient flow for physicians in the assigned clinic
• Acts as a chaperone in the clinic setting and directs patients to different areas of Fakeeh Healthcare facility as needed
• Assists with the transfer of dependent patients to and from examination beds, wheelchairs or stretchers
• Assists with portering duties as needed within the outpatient department
• Assists in patient assessment (checking of height and weight) as per competency
• Maintains a positive and proactive approach to challenges.
• All Fakeeh Care employees are responsible for continuous improvement, including:
• Performing all duties and tasks in a manner that supports Fakeeh’s Person-Centered care values.
• Actively contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, within the scope of the role.
• Adherence to safety protocols and proactively seeking to address any job-related safety concerns.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality of all sensitive information accessed or encountered during work.
• Complying with cybersecurity policies and standards to protect Fakeeh’s systems and participating in awareness training and initiatives to prevent cyber threats.
• Adhering to and upholding Fakeeh Care’s code of conduct, policies and ethical standards.
• Completion of mandatory education as per the requirement, at least one month prior to expiration.

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Experience

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