Healthcare Assistant

Job Detail

Ensures all dialysis equipment are clean, safe and in good working order and to report any defects to NM / RN in charge. Attend to basic nursing and general care of dialysis patients under supervision such as: Preparation of dialysis machine including setting up consumables; removal of medical consumables items from dialysis machine; assist in the transfer of patients with fall risk. Weekly cleaning of dialysis chairs and machines. Replenishment of medical consumables for daily usage including cleaning and preparing of working trollies. Assists with pre/post dialysis specifications: weight, temperature and other vital signs of the patient. Crowd control and distribution of patient dialysis cards. Participates in nursing shift handover sessions and continuous quality improvement projects.