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Patient Care Assistant (Ikoyi)
About this role
A Patient Care Assistant at St. Ives Specialist Hospital in Ikoyi, Lagos supports the nursing team to deliver patient care. The role involves assisting patients with daily needs, ensuring comfort and safety, maintaining a clean care environment, and supporting nurses with routine clinical and non-clinical tasks. The hospital specialises in women, children and family health and was established in 1996. The incumbent is expected to treat patients with dignity and adhere to hospital policies and standards.
What you would do
- Assist patients with personal care such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding and toileting when needed
- Support patient mobility and safe transfers between locations
- Take and record vital signs as directed and report unusual findings
- Observe patients and report changes in condition to the nurse in charge
- Respond promptly to patients' calls and requests for assistance
- Assist with admitting, transferring and discharging patients as directed
- Prepare patient areas ensuring beds are clean and environment is tidy
- Assist nurses during examinations, treatments and other procedures
- Transport patients for investigations or between departments
- Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality and follow infection control procedures
What they are asking for
- Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE)
- Certificate in Healthcare Assistance, Nursing Assistant, Caregiving or related field is an added advantage
- Experience in auxiliary nursing or hospital/healthcare setting is advantageous
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is desirable
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and respectful approach to patient care
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Good observation, time management and organizational skills
- Physically fit to assist with mobility and routine care activities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
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