Ward Attender

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in patient care and other ward related duties as directed by and under supervision of the staff nurse.

• Respond quickly to patient’s request for assistance.

• Assist with patient’s hygiene, elimination, and mobility, physical comfort, eating and drinking needs while observing and reporting any specific changes to the staff nurse.

• Obtain patient’s height and weight measurement.

• Assist in the maintenance of cleanliness in all areas including patient’s room within the unit.

• Assist in the maintenance of supply and storage areas.

• Transporting specimens to laboratory.

• Act a messenger as required.

• Escort patients to and from Radiology Department as directed by nurse on duty.

• Assist nursing staff in preparing/cleaning patient’s room for admission/discharge.

• Participates in any scheduled educational activities

QUALIFICATION, LICENSURE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL SKILLS:

• High school graduate.

• Intermediate English skills preferred. Spoken Arabic advantageous.

• Demonstrate motivation to work in a health care environment.