Care Assistant, Ward 2

5.    Assists the trained staff in various aspects:

• Carried out of nursing care, such as patient comfort, safety, nutrition, hygiene, admission, transfer, discharge, dressing, intravenous lines, removal of cannula, catheterization, etc.
• Cleans and disinfects the trolley and instruments after use and stores them properly.
• Terminate the mechanical ventilation machines circuit during completion of treatment.
• Records the daily charges for the items used in the ward and updates the patients’ charges accordingly.
• Maintains the record of intake and output chart for each patient.
• Lifts, turns, and positions patients safely and comfortably using the correct body mechanics.
• Accompanies the consultant in performing procedures and rounds in the absence of trained nurses.

1. Attend meetings held by the services.

HUMAN RESOURCE AND DEVELOPMENT

1.    Proactive in our own learning and development, and to meet the minimum requirement of 20 hours of continuing education per year.

2.    Participate and contribute in a teaching program and provide orientation to new staff members on ward routines, being flexible and adaptable to any new service that is implemented.

3.    Supervising new member to ensure the provision of high-quality nursing care.

4.    Maintain a record of personal leave and training attendance.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURE

Adhere to the hospital's policies and nursing code of conduct, ensuring patient confidentiality and standard infection control practices are upheld.

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

1. Assist the qualified staff in following:

• Oversees the storage and condition of biomedical equipment within the unit, inspecting it regularly to ensure it meets the PPM schedule, reports any faulty equipment, and is ready for use.
• Overseeing the linen and medical supply store by ensuring adequate stock and linen supply according to par level, monitoring stock movement and tallying after charging, coordinating monthly internal stock counts, and maintaining accurate records of equipment, medical supplies, consumable items, and laboratory items for specimen collections.

1. Participate in doing a stock count with the finance team quarterly.

SAFETY AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES

1. Participate in new services, comply with 5S activities, patient safety policies, andadherencetoISO,MSQH,JCI,PSG,BFHIandNNA,ensurecomplywith patient safety goals, and occupational safety measures.

2. Adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations 1994, take reasonable care at work, cooperate with employers, wear proper PPE, and follow all safety and health instructions and measures.