Healthcare Assistant (Renal) - #1119695

Job Purpose:

You are responsible within the Dialysis Centre (s) for Patient Management as well as the Equipment and Environmental Management.

Responsibilities:

Patient Care and Support

• Conduct and document Patient Assessment including vital signs, fluid balance monitoring and evaluating treatment response.

• Assist nursing staff with haemodialysis cannulation and needle removal in accordance with established guidelines and best practices.

• Furnish Patient Care & Safety support for personal hygiene, mobility, comfort needs

• Assist in monitoring patient condition and report patient abnormalities before, during and after dialysis treatments.

• Follow established emergency and protocols on assisting in dialysis-related emergencies such as hypotension, machine malfunctions.

Equipment and Environmental Management

• Sterilisation of dialysis equipment and the surrounding environment.

• Preparation of dialysis machines, including connection, setup and priming before treatment sessions.

• Maintain environmental cleanliness.

• Report any equipment malfunction faults or issues promptly.

• Assist in maintaining consumable stock levels.

• Assist in medical materials administration.

Tasks and duties

• Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum GCE ‘N’ or ‘O’ Level Certification, or relevant certificate in Healthcare Support.

• Ability to work 6 days a week in rotating shifts, including weekends and Public Holidays.

• Ability to perform physical tasks such as assisting patients effectively and safely.

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.

• Previous healthcare experience is preferred.