Healthcare Assistant

Ang Mo Kio- Thye Hua Kwan Hospital

Singapore

1-3 Years

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Job Responsibilities

Assists in the physical admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
Assist to orient new patients to the assigned bed and facilities in the ward.
Performs the following daily basic patient care procedures / activities:
Assess, monitor, record and report abnormal vital signs;
Perform blood glucose monitoring (if trained);
Administer Oxygen therapy;
Serve feeds/meals and assist patients who are unable to feed themselves;
Perform enteral tube feeding;
Record intake and output;
Collect sputum, urine and stool specimens;
Take patient's weight;
Assist the patient with personal hygiene, e.g., toilet baths, bed sponging changing of diapers, care of the skin and hair;
Lift, turn and position bed bound patients 2 hourly;
Offer and collect bedpan/urinals for non-ambulant patients;
Closely monitor restless patients and ensure they are safe and comfortable;
Transport patients on wheelchair or trolley to other wards/areas or taxi stand when assigned;
Accompany patients to other hospitals for their follow up appointments when assigned;
Assist and participate in emergency situations e.g., code blue;
Maintain a conducive, clean and safe environment for the patient to recuperate.
Attend continuing education / in-services on a regular basis to maintain competency.
Participates in ward discussions and meetings to improve patient care and work processes.
Counts the ward items and reports losses or items requiring repairs to the supervisor in charge promptly.
Perform other duties as assigned by the trained nurse / Nurse Manager.