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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a skilled and compassionate Health Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will assist in the daily care of patients, including personal hygiene, mobility support, medication assistance, and ensuring patient comfort. As a Health Assistant, you will work under the supervision of nurses and doctors, observing patient conditions and reporting any changes.
This role requires empathy, patience, and strong communication skills. You must be able to interact professionally with a variety of patients and their families. Prior experience as a health assistant is preferred, but training will be provided.
Your responsibilities will include making patient beds, feeding, bathing, helping patients into wheelchairs, and preparing medical equipment. You will also be expected to monitor and report changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition.
This position may be based in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, or home healthcare agencies. Work hours may vary and include night shifts and weekends.
If you are a caring, responsible individual with a passion for healthcare, this role is ideal for you.
Responsibilities
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- Help with meal service and feeding
- Support patient mobility
- Monitor and report patient conditions
- Prepare medical equipment
- Clean and organize patient rooms
- Assist with medication intake
- Interact professionally with patients and families
- Follow instructions from nurses and doctors
- Ensure patient comfort and safety
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Minimum high school education
- Prior experience as a health assistant preferred
- Empathetic and patient demeanor
- Good communication skills
- Physically active and capable
- Willingness to work night shifts and weekends
- Basic knowledge of first aid and hygiene
- Ability to work in a team
- Awareness of patient confidentiality
- Willingness to undergo training
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have prior experience as a health assistant?
- Are you able to work night shifts?
- Are you comfortable with personal patient care?
- Do you have knowledge of basic first aid?
- Do you enjoy working in a team?
- Can you monitor and report patient conditions?
- Are you physically prepared for active work?
- Are you aware of patient confidentiality protocols?
- Are you open to training?
- Are you comfortable working with diverse patients?
