Healthcare Assistant (Renal)

Job Description

• Adheres to principles and practices of infection control, health and safety
• Ensures all dialysis equipment are clean, safe and in good working order and to report any defects to NM / RN in charge.
• Attend to basic nursing and general care of dialysis patients under supervision such as: Preparation of dialysis machine including setting up consumables; removal of medical consumables items from dialysis machine; assist in the transfer of patients with fall risk
• Weekly cleaning of dialysis chairs and machines
• Replenishment of medical consumables for daily usage including cleaning and preparing of working trollies.
• Assists with pre/post dialysis specifications: weight, temperature and other vital signs of the patient.
• Crowd control and distribution of patient dialysis cards.
• Participates in nursing shift handover sessions and continuous quality improvement projects.
• Provide support in basic administration and documentation

Job Requirements

• ITE Skills Certificates in Health Sciences (In-patient) or WSQ Certificate in Healthcare Support (Nursing Care)
• Able to work 6 days a week (including weekends and public holidays)
• Min 1 year experience in Dialysis setting will be advantageous