Patient Care Assistant At St. Ives Specialist Hospital St. Ives Specialist Hospital
full-time
Job Summary
The Patient Care Assistant provides support to the nursing team in delivering quality patient care.
The role involves assisting patients with their daily needs, ensuring their comfort and safety, maintaining a clean care environment, and supporting nurses with routine clinical and non-clinical tasks.
The Patient Care Assistant is expected to treat all patients with dignity, compassion, and respect while adhering to the hospital's policies and standards.
Key Responsibilities
Assist patients with personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, and toileting when required.
Support patients with mobility by helping them walk, reposition in bed, or transfer safely from one location to another.
Take and record vital signs as directed by the supervising nurse and report any unusual findings promptly.
Observe patients and immediately report any changes in their physical or emotional condition to the nurse in charge.
Respond promptly to patients' calls and requests for assistance.
Assist with admitting, transferring, and discharging patients as directed.
Prepare patient areas by ensuring beds are clean, properly made, and the environment is tidy and comfortable.
Assist nurses during examinations, treatments, and other patient care procedures when required.
Transport patients safely within the hospital for investigations, procedures, or between departments.
Ensure patient privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times.
Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including proper hand hygiene and the appropriate use of personal protective equipment.
Clean and disinfect patient care equipment according to hospital guidelines.
Replenish patient care supplies and promptly report shortages.
Assist in collecting and transporting specimens as instructed.
Maintain accurate records of assigned duties where applicable.
Communicate respectfully and professionally with patients, relatives, and other members of the healthcare team.
Participate in departmental meetings, training programmes, and other professional development activities.
Comply with all hospital policies, safety regulations, and ethical standards.
Carry out any other duties assigned by the Nurse Manager or other authorized supervisors.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE).
A certificate in Healthcare Assistance, Nursing Assistant, Caregiving, or a related field is an added advantage.
Experience in auxiliary nursing is an advantage
Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting will be an added advantage.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is desirable.
Skills and Competencies:
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Compassionate and respectful approach to patient care.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Good observation skills and attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Basic knowledge of infection prevention and control practices.
Good time management and organizational skills.
Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
Physically fit to assist patients with mobility and routine care activities.