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Health Care Assistant  Full Time NEW

Health Care Assistant Jobs in Dubai, UAE

 

Job Description

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.
  • Ensures clinic stock as per the needs and no expired items.
  • Ensures an accurate charging of consumables and store organization.
  • Measures and records daily:
    • Fridge (Medication and nutrition) temperature
    • Linen warmer temperature
    • Glucometer daily quality check
    • Cleaning schedules
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of nine (9) years of basic education with eighteen (18) months – two (2) years of Nurse Training, or
  • Minimum of twelve (12) years of basic education with 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.

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