Healthcare Assistant-UAEN

Overview

• Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nursing Staff, will deliver patient care and service which is safe and timely.
• All direct patient care provided by healthcare assistants should be toward adult patients who do not require critical care or high-dependency care.
• Healthcare assistants shall not have a role in the provision of any invasive procedure.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and escalate accordingly reflective of the chain of command.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned within his/her scope and ability.
• Support the escort of patients within the Clinical setting.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, toileting, and feeding, under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
• Perform manual handling tasks, such as patient transfers and mobility, based on competency and experience.
• Perform and record basic vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) as delegated.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and data privacy at all times.
• Provide assistive care to tracheostomized patients under the direction of a registered nurse, ensuring proper training and updated competencies.
• Engage in play activities with pediatric patients under the supervision and guidance of licensed nurses and therapists, where appropriate.
• Monitor and promptly report any changes or concerns in patients’ conditions to licensed nursing staff.
• Support patients during physical, occupational, or speech therapy sessions as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Maintain cleanliness in patient rooms and ensure a safe environment conducive to recovery.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families, provide emotional support, and relay pertinent information to nursing staff.
• Stock patient rooms with appropriate supplies and ensure medical equipment is cleaned and maintained as required.
• Participate in patients' social activities to enhance their quality of life.
• Assist patients and their families with housekeeping, laundry services, food preparation, and errands as needed.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations and initiate assistance following established policies and procedures.
• Contribute to performance improvement and continuous quality improvement initiatives within the healthcare setting.