Patient Care Assistant (HSC/HS 5)

Key Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition;
• Obtains patient vital signs (daily), including pulse, blood pressure, temperature;
• Provides routine care for patients, such as assistance with bathing or eating, if necessary;
• Observes patients' health and submits reports, as required;
• Reviews medical Charts, where required;
• Accompanies patients to the hospital;
• Assists the Shelter Manager with procurement of over the counter medications;
• Administers medications (daily if necessary);
• Provides wound care, as required;
• Prepares and administers injections and/or enemas, as required;
• Assists with childcare and self-care (enforcing Shelter schedule concerning bedtime, playtime, rest and serving meals, as well as demonstrating self-care to women entering the Shelter);
• Monitors children in the shelter to ensure that they are taking their medication, as prescribed;
• Makes recommendations for clients to seek medical/psychological help at nearest regional health authority.
• Prepares and submits reports and other documents as required;
• Provides assistance to other areas within the Shelter as requested.

Required Skills and Competencies

Core:

• Good oral and written and communication skills
• High Level Integrity
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to use own initiative
• Reliability
• Customer service skills
• Teamwork and co-operation

Functional/Technical:

• Sound knowledge of medical terminology, diseases, and procedures
• Sound knowledge of clinical procedures (checking vitals, administering injection and medication)
• Understands basic first aid and CPR, and is capable of administering when required

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Completed Secondary School Education;
• Certificate/Diploma in Practical Nursing or its equivalent from an accredited tertiary institution;
• Training in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);
• Three (3) years’ experience performing similar duties.

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Working environment may involve:
  • Possible exposure to hazardous substances
  • Lifting
  • Bending
• Extended working hours are expected, this includes working on weekends and holidays.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.