Job Description
Job title: Patient care assistant/Nurse assistant
Location: Tanzania
Industry: Healthcare
Role Purpose
- To care for and comfort individuals who are ill, undergoing surgery or disabled
Key Responsibilities
- Assist patients to the toilet, clear bedpans, remove soiled linen, and make beds
- Transports patients to and from operating rooms, laboratories, and examining rooms
- Ensure patients are comfortable by assist with bathing, dressing, and moving them in their beds
- Assists patients who need help walking or standing.
- Feeds patients, when required and ensuring that any special dietary needs are strictly adhered to
- Aids people in the use of any medical devices and equipment required for their specific condition
- Assists individuals with taking medication when needed
- Taking blood pressure measurements or urine samples & Assists with the collection of lab specimens
- Establishing and maintaining effective communication with all other health professionals, families, and community.
Academic qualifications
- One year certificate in nursing from a recognized institution
Work Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Has strong knowledge of medical terminology, diseases, and procedures
- Understands basic first aid and CPR, and is capable of administering them if need be
- Has the ability to work without supervision
- Is able to maintain patient confidentiality
- Possesses good time management skills
Experience
Essential
- 1 or more years experience in nursing practice
Applications:
Send your CV to; info@workforceconsult.com
Deadline: 12TH June 2018
source http://www.tanzania.jobsportal-career.com/2018/06/08/job-opportunity-at-workforce-management-and-consultancy-patient-care-assistant-nurse-assistant/