Attender

Job Description

• Assist in the delivery of patient care as directed by the registered nurse. Contribute to the general environment of the hospital well being of the patient as a member of the nursing team. 
                                                                                  
   

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and other ward related duties as directed by and under supervision of the staff nurse. 
• Respond quickly to patient’s request for assistance. 
• Assist with patient’s hygiene, elimination, and mobility, physical comfort, eating and drinking needs while observing and reporting any specific changes to the staff nurse. 
• Obtain patient’s height and weight measurement.
• Assist in the maintenance of cleanliness in all areas including patient’s room within the unit. 
• Assist in the maintenance of supply and storage areas.
• Transporting specimens to laboratory. 
• Act a messenger as required. 
• Escort patients to and from Radiology Department as directed by nurse on duty.
• Assist nursing staff in preparing/cleaning patient’s room for admission/discharge.
• Participates in any scheduled educational activities

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Intermediate English skills preferred. Spoken Arabic advantageous.
• Demonstrate motivation to work in a health care environment.