Healthcare Assistant

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