Health Care Assistant - OPD Local Card

Supports the provision of safe, patient and family-focused quality care. Assists in the daily functioning of the clinic/department in support of patient care while maintaining confidentiality. Supports the successful achievements of the Clinic Operations strategic goals. Responsibilities Prioritizes tasks ensuring effective functioning of the area. Keeps all medical equipment and examination rooms clean and ready for use. Ensures a safe working environment through strict compliance with Hospital Policy and Procedures regarding safety, infection and security. Ensure clinic stock as per the needs and no expired items. Maintains a safe, hygienic working environment in accordance with Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCIA) standards. Ensures the completion of environmental assessment of the clinic. Ensures the Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) and Mandatory Education are completed within the time frame. Performs additional duties as specified by the Senior Staff Nurse or Clinic/Nurse Manager. Qualifications Minimum of nine (9) years of basic education with eighteen (18) months – two (2) yearsof Nurse Training,or Minimumoftwelve(12)yearsofbasiceducationwith one (1) year of Nurse Training, or Six (6) months Health Care Assistant certification course, or Diploma in any Medical field, or Bachelor’s Degree in any Medical field (minimum of two (2) years undergraduate with proof of transcript). Certification in Heart Saver or Basic Life Support (BLS) is preferred. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a nursing assistant or in any medical position. Knowledge in coordinating and planning care while prioritizing based on individual patient needs. Skills in assessing the physical and psychological needs of patients and their families. Ability to communicate fluently in English, both spoken and written. Ability to communicate in Arabic, both spoken and written is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr