Healthcare Assistant

Job Summary:

The Healthcare Assistant supports doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in providing safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care. The role involves assisting patients with daily activities, maintaining patient comfort, preparing clinical areas, and supporting the healthcare team with routine tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• •Assist patients with personal care, mobility, hygiene, and activities of daily living.
• •Monitor and report changes in patients’ condition, behavior, or general well-being to the nursing staff.
• •Assist nurses and physicians with routine patient care and clinical procedures as directed.
• •Measure and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, where trained and authorized.
• •Prepare examination and treatment rooms and ensure they are clean and properly stocked.
• •Assist with patient positioning, transfers, and transportation within the facility.
• •Maintain accurate and timely patient care documentation.
• •Follow infection prevention and control procedures and maintain high standards of hygiene.
• •Provide emotional support and communicate respectfully with patients and their families.
• •Ensure patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and safety at all times.
• •Assist with maintaining medical equipment and supplies.
• •Follow hospital policies, procedures, and health and safety regulations.
• •Perform other duties as assigned by the nursing supervisor or healthcare team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• •Diploma or certificate in Healthcare Assistance, Nursing Assistance, Patient Care, or a related healthcare field .
• •Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Assistant, or similar role is preferred.
• •Experience in a hospital, clinic, long-term care, or healthcare setting is an advantage.
• •Basic knowledge of patient care, infection control, and healthcare practices.
• •Basic understanding of vital signs and patient monitoring.
• •Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• •Compassionate, patient-focused, and respectful approach to patient care.
• •Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• •Ability to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays, if required.
• •Good command of English ; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
• •Physically capable of assisting with patient mobility and transfers when required