Job Description
Responsible for caring for patients in a healthcare setting. Performs direct care duties, including bathing, feeding, dressing, and ambulating.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide hands-on care to patients admitted in the hospital
Perform routine tasks under the supervision of registered nurses.
Take patient's temperate, pulse, and respiration rate.
Take blood pressure and determine if range is abnormal.
Respond to calls for help and determine if additional help is needed.
Prepare and serve meals.
Feed patient and pound up food if necessary.
Bathe and dress patient.
Make beds and perform light housekeeping duties in patient's room.
Take patient for scheduled walks.
Deliver patient to operating rooms.
Provide skin care
Set up equipment.
Store and move supplies.
Observe patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions.
Observe fluid intake and output.
Report abnormal changes or patterns to nursing staff.
Develop nurturing relationships with patient.
Empty bedpans and change dirty linens.
Report violent behaviour.
Follow proper procedures for lifting and moving patients.
Qualifications and Experience
Certificate in Red Cross/ Nurse Aide
Previous minimum of 1year clinical nursing practice (pediatric or surgical ward unit)
Good verbal and written communication
Organised and able to meet deadlines.
How to Apply
Applicants must should send their curriculum vitae and application letter to recruitment@bohz.org
