Healthcare Assistant (Renal)

Job Purpose:

You are responsible within the Dialysis Centre (s) for Patient Management as well as the Equipment and Environmental Management.

Responsibilities:

Patient Care and Support

• Conduct and document Patient Assessment including vital signs, fluid balance monitoring and evaluating treatment response.
• Assist nursing staff with haemodialysis cannulation and needle removal in accordance with established guidelines and best practices.
• Furnish Patient Care & Safety support for personal hygiene, mobility, comfort needs
• Assist in monitoring patient condition and report patient abnormalities before, during and after dialysis treatments.
• Follow established emergency and protocols on assisting in dialysis-related emergencies such as hypotension, machine malfunctions.

Equipment and Environmental Management

• Sterilisation of dialysis equipment and the surrounding environment.
• Preparation of dialysis machines, including connection, setup and priming before treatment sessions.
• Maintain environmental cleanliness.
• Report any equipment malfunction faults or issues promptly.
• Assist in maintaining consumable stock levels.
• Assist in medical materials administration.

Tasks and duties

• Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum GCE ‘N’ or ‘O’ Level Certification, or relevant certificate in Healthcare Support.
• Ability to work 5.5 =-days a week in rotating shifts, including Saturdays and Public Holidays.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as assisting patients effectively and safely.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team.
• Previous healthcare experience is preferred.