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.

Application Question(s):

- Are you currently located in Doha?

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?