Patient Care Assistant/ Nurse Aide

We have big ambitions and require Patient Care Assistants/Nurse Aides at our new hospital along Ngong Road. Reporting to our nurse-in-charge, you will take on responsibility of delivering quality customer service and maintaining superior patient satisfaction. 

Will you join us and help transform maternal and new-born health care in East Africa?

Education

Nurse Aide certificate from a recognized institution

Experience  

At least 2-3 years of clinical experience, preferably working in a maternity ward with good experience in maternal health and a strong commitment to providing friendly and respectful care to all women and experience in working in a startup maternity facility
Any additional clinical training will be an added advantage

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Computer literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and empathy; equally comfortable providing one-on-one counseling and presenting birth-preparedness education to groups
Excellent analytical reasoning skills and meticulous attention to detail                                                                                                                      

Key competencies

Commitment to providing high quality care and excellence.
Ability to work effectively with a team in a culturally diverse environment.
Ability to use initiative to solve problems is a key competence.Bottom of Form

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist nurses to provide comprehensive care for all clients in the organization;
Maintain high standards of customer service in interaction and care delivery;
Provide health education to women awaiting appointments;
Observe patients, identify emergency signs, and perform delegated interventions or assist in referring cases;
Carry out technical clinical tasks and report findings to the nurse e.g. Blood Pressure etc;
Perform activities of daily living e.g. bathing, ambulating patients, assisting patients with meals, bed-making and maintenance of a clean patient environment etc;
Clean, sterilize and maintain surgical instruments;
Work closely with Jacaranda Outreach team to perform outreach and marketing activities;
Work closely with the Jacaranda Maternity team to identify and implement opportunities to improve clinical quality;
Any other duties as assigned.

Apply via :

jacarandamaternity.applytojob.com

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