Ward Attender

Full job description

Assists patients with non-clinical needs and ensures patients are comfortable

Assists with skin preparation if required for pre-operative patients

Provides portering services where applicable

Collects and returns Medical record files from the various departments

Assists with patient meals times where appropriate

Transports patients from one unit to another within the Hospital via wheelchair, stretcher or bed

Demonstrates good bed making skills and ensures patients bed linen is changed daily at a minimum and more when required.

Ensures quantity of bed linen is sufficient on a daily basis

Responsible for cleaning of non-critical equipment/surfaces and daily dusting

Transfers patients from bed to stretcher/wheelchair

Transports specimens to Laboratory

Assists with any administrative duties as required such as photocopying etc

Escorts/guides patients/family/visitors to various departments within the hospital where necessary

Provides excellent customer service to patients and families.

Assisting with top of unit stores/consumables

Ensures correct infection control protocol is followed when transporting soiled/clean instruments to and from CSSD as needed

Demonstrates correct infection control practices

Responsible for attending mandatory trainings as specified by the Organization.

Assists colleagues, Supervisors, shift leaders or team members when not busy.

Assisting patients with their belongings when discharged.

Escorts patients to their vehicle by wheelchair or walking when discharged from the Hospital

Prepares daily coffee and dates and distributes them to designated areas within the Hospital for the public

Responsible for Inpatient room readiness for new admissions

Ensures inpatients have easy access to basic needs like water, tissues, TV remote control

Follows the reporting mechanisms / chain of command in the department ensuring all issues are accurately and promptly reported.

Participates in orientation of new Ward Attendant to the wards

Completes required annual competencies

Industries:Health, Wellness & Fitness

Function: Others