Nurse Aide

Posted 8 months ago

Quality Health is Our Wealth

A leading diagnostics provider is seeking to recruit for the position of Nurse Aide. The ideal candidate must have Diploma or certificate in Nurse Aide.

Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with personal care, which may include bathroom functions and dressing.
  • Providing emotional support and encouragement to perform necessary tasks.
  • Providing mobility assistance that may be required, for example helping the client in and out of a chair, wheeling wheelchair patients for examination and tests.
  • Transporting or escorting the client to examination rooms.
  • Monitoring the patients before, during and after procedures.
  • Monitoring and documenting patient’s vital signs where needed.
  • Tiding and organizing ultrasound room by ensuring the necessary consumables are available on a daily basis.
  • Preparing ultrasound patients for the exam.
  • Booking obstetric and special exams patients on a daily basis and document the bookings.
  • Actively engage clients through conversation and companionship.
  • Engage with clients in a manner that promotes their independence and maintains their dignity.
  • Report any unusual incidents or behaviour that may arise from patients.
  • Maintain a safe environment for clients.
  • Assists radiographers (where needed) in handling CT and XRAY patients.
  • Assists in ultrasound for exams such as Dopplers and act as a chaperone in some examination.
  • Verify that all patients are assigned and call to confirm bookings for the ones needing exams.
  • Ensure you call the client and remind them about the booking- The Previous day Before the appointment day.
  • Submit reports, interms of bookings, patient handling etc to the radiology manager.
  • Perform any other assigned duties.

Requirements

  • Certificate or Diploma in Nurse Aide from recognized institution.
  • Training in First Aid, Customer Care, or any other relevant course
  • At least two (1-2) years working experience in a busy hospital set-up as a nurse aide.
  • Any additional clinical training will be an added advantage
  • Must be computer literate.
  • Friendly personality and excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.
  • Strong ability to problem-solve.
  • Attention to detail, presentable and professionalism.
  • Have Patience
  • Compassionate
  • Have sympathy and empathy.

How to Apply

Please send your credentials to hr@scanlabkenya.com by close of business 5th April 2023, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Scanlab Centre is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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