Nursing Assistant for Home Care

Due to the nature & sensitivity of the role, please ensure you fit the below criteria before applying;

• Job Location: Qatar
• Must have QID and NOC.
• Must have relevant certification(s) & training.
• Must have experience with New Born Babies and/or Toddlers

URGENT HIRING

Homecare Assistant

Homecare Assistant works under the supervision of the senior nursing staff and assists the patient/client and its family with daily activities such as maintaining hygiene, patient’s position change, daily care, looking after and nurturing the baby/child and other tasks by following the care plan prepared by the nurse and/or the medical doctor.

The Homecare Assistant is also responsible for cleaning and maintaining the patient’s environment. The workplace could be, but not limited to a hospital setting, clinic, patient’s home and others.

EMPLOYEE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend patients' needs as per the client’s contract (4, 8 or 12-hour basis).
• Assists the nursing team, under direct supervision, to provide basic activities of daily living care for clients.
• Perform all required daily hygiene duties such as bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, diaper change, etc.
• Maintains a clean, neat, pleasant and safe patient environment.
• Records and monitors any changes in patients’ condition and escalates any direct patient concern to the charge nurse and family members.
• Assists in the mobilisation of patients following the charge nurse instructions.
• Responds to patient requests and needs and observes and reports changes in patient’s condition to the assigned charge nurse.
• Demonstrates an understanding and performs basic infection control procedures correctly, e.g. Hand hygiene, Environmental Cleaning, Isolation precautions.
• Understands and maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times and treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Takes responsibility for their own work schedules by making alternative arrangements in case required, in collaboration with the nursing team and the management.
• Maintains professional boundaries in communication with the patient and patient’s family members.
• Maintains professional behavior and communication at all times, especially when managing potential conflict situations.
• Report any ethical or behavioral concerns from clients immediately to their supervisor.
• Represents the department and the organisation in a positive and professional manner.
• Develops and sustains own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness and maintains a professional profile.
• Provides documented evidence of performance and maintenance of skills consistent with position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the clinical nursing team.
• Physical stamina and dexterity to assist patients with mobility and perform routine asks.

Adheres to and promotes Relief’s Values

Requirements

1. Education & License

● Nursing Assistant Certificate

OR

● Midwifery program from a recognized academic institution.

OR

● Nursing diploma.

2. Experience

● Minimum 12 months+ relevant experience in a relevant setting

● Preferable experience in Qatar.

3. Essential skills

● Close attention to detail.

● Polite and professional communication skills.

● High work ethics and morale.

● Ability to plan ahead and act proactively within their scope of work.

● Agile and open to changes and unplanned circumstances.

● Good oral and written communication in English language.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s)

• Are you currently located in Doha?

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s)

• Do you have experience caring for babies or children?
• Do you have experience caring for elderly?
• Do you have any certifications relevant to Care Giving or Certified Nursing Assistant?
• Are you male or female?

Work Location: In person