Health Care Assistant 

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.

• 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.

• 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.