Nurse Assistant📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Sidra Med is partnering with healthcare investors and operators across Saudi Arabia to launch and enhance healthcare facilities. The company is committed to quality and efficiency, focusing on expertise, transparency, and long-term partnerships for sustainable growth. This role is part of a mission-driven environment that values collaboration, professional development, and patient-centered services.

We are seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to join our team on a full-time, on-site basis in Jeddah. In this role, you will provide essential support to registered nurses and physicians by assisting with fundamental patient care, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care activities, including hygiene, mobility support, and comfort measures.
• Accurately measure and record vital signs.
• Prepare patient rooms for admissions and ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Assist patients with feeding and toileting needs.
• Respond promptly to patient calls and requests.
• Accurately document all care activities provided.
• Report any changes in patient condition to the nursing staff or physician promptly.
• Assist with simple clinical procedures under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team to ensure seamless patient care.
• Adhere strictly to established protocols, safety guidelines, and infection control measures.
• Uphold high standards of patient confidentiality and demonstrate respect for all patients.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Formal training or certification as a Nursing Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a recognized nursing assistant course is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in performing basic patient care activities, including hygiene, mobility assistance, feeding, and vital signs monitoring, preferably in a clinical or long-term care setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to follow clinical instructions accurately and adhere to safety and infection control protocols.
• High level of empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity in patient interactions.
• A respectful and gender-neutral approach to patient care.
• Physical capability to perform manual handling tasks safely, including assisting with patient transfers and prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Basic computer literacy for the use of electronic health records.
• Familiarity with standard hospital procedures.
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, as dictated by patient care needs.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Required Skills

• Basic patient care
• Vital signs measurement
• Hygiene assistance
• Mobility support
• Comfort measures
• Documentation of care activities
• Effective communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Following clinical instructions
• Adherence to safety protocols
• Adherence to infection control protocols
• Empathy
• Patience
• Cultural sensitivity
• Respectful patient care
• Manual handling
• Basic computer literacy
• Familiarity with electronic health records
• Understanding of hospital procedures

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time, on-site position located in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Previous experience in a hospital or clinic in Saudi Arabia is considered an advantage. The role requires a willingness to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, as dictated by patient care needs.