
Patient Care Assistant📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | On-site | |
| Location | Makkah |
About the Patient Care Assistant Role
Fakeeh Care Group is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to join their team in Jeddah and Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to ensuring comprehensive patient care, supporting healthcare professionals, and fostering an effective care environment within the organization. The Patient Care Assistant will play a vital role in the daily operations of the clinic and outpatient department, contributing to the seamless delivery of healthcare services. This role is suited for individuals committed to patient well-being and seeking to grow within a leading healthcare provider.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure clinic or procedure rooms are fully equipped with necessary instruments, devices, and supplies, maintaining readiness for patient care.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history, fall risk evaluations, and screening for infectious diseases, documenting findings accurately and applying necessary precautions.
- Support physicians during patient examinations and clinic-based procedures, prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
- Coordinate and schedule follow-up appointments, referrals to specialists, and necessary diagnostic tests to ensure continuity of care.
- Monitor and manage medical supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock in the outpatient department (OPD), implementing efficient usage practices, and confirming payment for services prior to procedures.
- Accurately record vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, pain level, oxygen saturation, and blood pressure, along with anthropometric measurements.
- Document patient information and care activities meticulously in the system, ensuring compliance with organizational standards.
- Collaborate effectively with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare team members to support patient care plans and ensure coordinated delivery of care.
- Perform simple dressing changes as required, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Administer topical applications and eye drops with precision, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Conduct point-of-care testing as necessary, following established protocols.
- Ensure accurate charging for services rendered to patients, tracking and managing stock usage against the unit's inventory.
- Regularly monitor supply levels and check expiration dates of medications and instruments, ensuring timely replenishment.
- Inform the Nurse Manager of any deficits or nearly expired supplies to facilitate timely requests for replenishment.
- Take appropriate actions in urgent or unexpected situations within the scope of routine responsibilities, ensuring patient safety.
- Identify and report defective or broken equipment, facility maintenance issues, and safety or environmental hazards to the appropriate personnel.
- Float and cover other units as needed, completing tasks assigned by the Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager based on competency and availability.
- Work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and remain available on call as required.
- Keep current with professional development requirements to enhance knowledge, skills, and practice.
- Maintain patient confidentiality, ensuring sensitive information is kept secure and private.
- Assist patients with mobility needs, including transfers and aiding with walking or the use of mobility aids.
- Report any incidents or safety concerns to the appropriate personnel and assist with follow-up actions.
- Perform all duties in a manner that supports Fakeeh's Person-Centered care values.
- Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Adhere to safety protocols and proactively address job-related safety concerns.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive information.
- Comply with cybersecurity policies and standards, participating in awareness training.
- Adhere to and uphold Fakeeh Care’s code of conduct, policies, and ethical standards.
- Complete mandatory education at least one month prior to expiration.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Completion of a training program as a Patient Care Assistant or a Diploma in Nursing or a related field.
- Fluency in spoken and written English is essential; proficiency in Arabic is desirable.
- A license from the country of origin and a license for practice as per the regional health regulatory authority (*, SCFHS/DHA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and other relevant Life Support Training Courses (LSTC) as applicable.
- A transition to practice program is available for fresh graduates from relevant programs.
Required Skills
- Accuracy in performing duties and documenting information.
- Ability to work effectively under stress and pressure.
- Demonstrated initiative and the capacity to work collaboratively as a team member.
- Adaptability to change and a willingness to embrace upgrading technologies.
Work Environment and Details
This is a full-time position with Fakeeh Care Group, located in Jeddah and Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 0-1 year of experience. Candidates should be prepared to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and be available on call as needed.
Requirements
- No experience required
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