Job Description

1. Assist in patient care and other ward related duties as directed by and under supervision of the staff nurse.
   1. Respond quickly to patient’s request for assistance.
   2. Assist with patient’s hygiene, elimination, and mobility, physical comfort, eating and drinking needs while observing and reporting any specific changes to the staff nurse. 
   3. Obtain patient’s height and weight measurement.
   4. Assist in the maintenance of cleanliness in all areas including patient’s room within the unit. 
   5. Assist in the maintenance of supply and storage areas.
   6. Transporting specimens to laboratory. 
   7. Act a messenger as required. 
   8. Escort patients to and from Radiology Department as directed by nurse on duty.
   9. Assist nursing staff in preparing/cleaning patient’s room for admission/discharge.
   10. Participates in any scheduled educational activities

Responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in patient care and other ward-related duties as directed by and under the supervision of the staff nurse.
• Respond promptly to patients’ requests for assistance.
• Assist with patients’ hygiene, elimination, mobility, physical comfort, and eating/drinking needs, while observing and reporting any changes to the staff nurse.
• Obtain patients’ height and weight measurements.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness in all areas, including patients’ rooms within the unit.
• Assist in maintaining supply and storage areas.
• Transport specimens to the laboratory.
• Act as a messenger when required.
• Escort patients to and from the Radiology Department as directed by the nurse on duty.
• Assist nursing staff in preparing and cleaning patient rooms for admission or discharge.
• Participate in scheduled educational activities.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION, LICENSURE, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SPECIAL SKILLS:

• High school graduate.
• Intermediate English skills preferred. Spoken Arabic advantageous.
• Demonstrate motivation to work in a health care environment.