Healthcare Assistant (Renal)

Job Purpose: You are responsible within the Dialysis Centre (s) for Patient Management as well as the Equipment and Environmental Management. Responsibilities: Patient Care and Support • Conduct and document Patient Assessment including vital signs, fluid balance monitoring and evaluating treatment response. • Assist nursing staff with haemodialysis cannulation and needle removal in accordance with established guidelines and best practices. • Furnish Patient Care & Safety support for personal hygiene, mobility, comfort needs • Assist in monitoring patient condition and report patient abnormalities before, during and after dialysis treatments. • Follow established emergency and protocols on assisting in dialysis-related emergencies such as hypotension, machine malfunctions. Equipment and Environmental Management • Sterilisation of dialysis equipment and the surrounding environment. • Preparation of dialysis machines, including connection, setup and priming before treatment sessions. • Maintain environmental cleanliness. • Report any equipment malfunction faults or issues promptly. • Assist in maintaining consumable stock levels. • Assist in medical materials administration. Tasks and duties • Perform any other ad hoc duties as assigned. Requirements • Minimum GCE ‘N’ or ‘O’ Level Certification, or relevant certificate in Healthcare Support. • Ability to work 5.5-days a week in rotating shifts, including Saturdays and Public Holidays. • Ability to perform physical tasks such as assisting patients effectively and safely. • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team. • Previous healthcare experience is preferred.