Nurses and Caregivers

Peg tube patient caregiver

Responsibilities:

• Routine Care and Maintenance
• Stoma and Skin Care
• Tube Securement
• Inner Cannula Care
• Equipment Management
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Respiratory Status
• Secretions: Monitor the amount, color, and consistency of secretions, reporting any abnormal changes
• Monitoring and Reporting
• Respiratory Status: Observe the patient's breathing patterns, rate, and effort, and monitor oxygen saturation levels.
• Secretions: Monitor the amount, color, and consistency of secretions, reporting any abnormal changes (e.g., thick, foul-smelling, or blood-tinged secretions) to the nurse immediately.
• Infection Signs: Watch for and immediately report signs of infection at the stoma site, such as redness, swelling, pain, or purulent drainage.
• Complications: Promptly notify medical staff of any signs of distress, difficulty breathing, or if the tracheostomy tube becomes dislodged.
• Patient Support
• Communication: Assist the patient with communication by providing aids like writing boards, picture boards, or using gestures, as speaking is often difficult with a new tracheostomy.
• Emotional Support: Provide reassurance and emotional support to help the patient and family adjust to the physical and emotional challenges of living with a tracheostomy.
• Positioning and Comfort: Position the patient in a semi-Fowler's position to promote optimal breathing and comfort.
• Oral Care: Provide regular oral hygiene, as natural airflow is disrupted and can lead to dry mouth and infection risk.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From AED3,500.00 per month

Location:

• Abu Dhabi (Required)

Application Deadline: 26/11/2025
Expected Start Date: 25/11/2025