Caregiver

Role Overview

Caregiver position at NMC Healthcare. The patient aide will work to support the nursing staff to provide for the everyday needs of residents and their families.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in relevant field
• One year working experience in a healthcare environment
• Experience working as a nanny or in homecare support role
• Experience working as a caregiver or similar role
• Experience working with Arabic children
• Average command of oral and written English
• Arabic desirable but not mandatory

Key Responsibilities

Patient and Family Support

• Support residents and their families by providing housekeeping and laundry services
• Prepare food and run errands for residents
• Assist residents by providing personal services such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Assist nurses in manual handling of residents and with bathing
• Assist residents and nurses on external trips
• Play with children where appropriate under the supervision and guidance of nurses and therapists

Patient Environment and Supplies

• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by ensuring rooms are clean and tidy
• Ensure rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies
• Report shortfall of supplies to registered nurse
• Report and document any missing items to registered nurse

Communication and Team Collaboration

• Communicate with a range of people on a range of matters
• Communicate appropriately and clearly to coworkers and other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Communicate the mission, vision, and values of the facility
• Participate as a valued team member, promoting and contributing to a supportive team environment
• Attend meetings as requested
• Support equality and value diversity
• Challenge bias, prejudice, and intolerance if appropriate or bring it to the attention of a manager
• Be aware of the impact of own behaviors on others

Professional Development and Compliance

• Recognize the necessity to continuously develop skills and acquire additional knowledge appropriate to the position
• Attend training sessions offered by long-term care
• Develop own skills and knowledge
• Dress appropriately to the expectations of the specific work areas and Occupational Health and Safety Policy
• Maintain confidentiality of all information in accordance with long-term care policy
• Maintain quality in own work

Health, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness

• Adhere to the requirements of the Environment Health and Safety Management System
• Adhere to the requirements of Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection Control Guidelines
• Understand and adhere to emergency preparedness, fire safety, and code policies and plans
• Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards, and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to meet those requirements
• Work in accordance with documented OSH procedures and instructions and specific responsibilities
• Become familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures
• Notify OSH of hazards, incidents, near misses, and issues
• Assist with the preparation of risk assessments and incident reports
• Comply with waste management procedures and policies
• Attend applicable OSH and infection control training programs, mock drills, and awareness programs
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems
• Participate in resident's social activities