Ward Attender

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This Ward Attender role at NMC Healthcare in Dubai is a practical support position assisting in patient care under the supervision of a staff nurse. You’ll respond quickly to patient requests, assist with hygiene and mobility, help with meals, weight and height measurements, keep rooms and supply areas clean, transport specimens, escort patients to Radiology, and assist with admissions and discharges plus participate in scheduled education. Requirements include a high school diploma, intermediate English preferred, Arabic a plus, and a demonstrated motivation to work in a healthcare setting. To apply, highlight reliability, teamwork, ability to follow instructions, and any hospital or clinic exposure; tailor your CV to show empathy and attention to detail, and mention on site Dubai eligibility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in patient care and other ward related duties as directed by and under supervision of the staff nurse. 

   1. Respond quickly to patient’s request for assistance.

   2. Assist with patient’s hygiene, elimination, and mobility, physical comfort, eating and drinking needs while observing and reporting any specific changes to the staff nurse. 

   3. Obtain patient’s height and weight measurement.

   4. Assist in the maintenance of cleanliness in all areas including patient’s room within the unit. 

   5. Assist in the maintenance of supply and storage areas.

   6. Transporting specimens to laboratory. 

   7. Act a messenger as required. 

   8. Escort patients to and from Radiology Department as directed by nurse on duty.

   9. Assist nursing staff in preparing/cleaning patient’s room for admission/discharge.

   10. Participates in any scheduled educational activities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist in patient care and other ward related duties as directed by and under supervision of the staff nurse. 

   1. Respond quickly to patient’s request for assistance.

   2. Assist with patient’s hygiene, elimination, and mobility, physical comfort, eating and drinking needs while observing and reporting any specific changes to the staff nurse. 

   3. Obtain patient’s height and weight measurement.

   4. Assist in the maintenance of cleanliness in all areas including patient’s room within the unit. 

   5. Assist in the maintenance of supply and storage areas.

   6. Transporting specimens to laboratory. 

   7. Act a messenger as required. 

   8. Escort patients to and from Radiology Department as directed by nurse on duty.

   9. Assist nursing staff in preparing/cleaning patient’s room for admission/discharge.

   10. Participates in any scheduled educational activities

QUALIFICATION, LICENSURE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL SKILLS:

1. High school graduate.

   1. Intermediate English skills preferred. Spoken Arabic advantageous.

   2. Demonstrate motivation to work in a health care environment.