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Healthcare Assistant
Al Tadawi Healthcare Group
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Posted Oct 22
About this role
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