Healthcare Assistant – OPD

Job Description

• Reports directly to Staff Nurse in the unit where assigned.Facilitates and controls the flow of patients and visitors in assigned unit.
• Does aftercare of equipment and instruments after each procedure ensuring availability and good working condition to be readily available for use.
• Sends used instruments for sterilization and collects it from CSSD.
• Assists the physician with physical examinations and simple procedures. 
• Can act as a chaperone for female patients and male physicians.
• May perform and assist in healthcare tasks under the supervision of a staff nurse.
• Contributes to the well-being of patients by meeting hygiene needs and providing a safe therapeutic environment.
• Assists with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Baths and feeds patients.Completes patient identification on chart forms, lab and X-ray requisitions, utilizing the addressograph plate.
• Prepares patient rooms and environment and coordinates with Cleaner services to ensure that rooms are clean and tidy.
• Practices within established standards, policies and procedures.