Unit Assistant

Seventy7 Consulting - Rundu, Namibia

15 days ago

General Duties


General Maintenance:

  • Checking for weak or broken light bulbs
  • Ensure taps are all working properly and basins are fully functional
  • Ensure all trolley wheels are functional
  • Ensure the unit has adequate linen for the patient at all times
  • Ensure stock is adequate and report any shortages to the unit manager
  • Ensure proper storage of full red bins and sharps containers
  • Ensure bed wipe-down sheets and machine disinfection records are signed up to date and adequately filed at the end of each month


Patient Care:

  • Respecting each patient and treating them with integrity
  • Screening of patients when coming into the unit
  • Assist the nurses with connection and disconnection of the patient
  • Disinfecting and wiping down the machine after disconnection of the patient
  • Providing clean linen to each patient to prevent cross-infections between patients
  • Providing meals for patients on time according to their diet and keeping belongings safe
  • Assisting patients off the bed after treatment when applicable


Cleaning:

  • Sweeping, cleaning and dusting of the Centre
  • Filling up the sanitizer, soap dispensers, paper towels, toilet papers, overshoes etc.
  • Wiping all trolleys down and disinfecting them thoroughly
  • Cleaning the scale at every shift change
  • Cleaning the treatment area at every shift change and the end of the day
  • Cleaning all the fridges, microwave and kettle as indicated by the unit manager
  • Cleaning toilets and surrounding at every shift change and everyday


Qualifications and Experience:

  • Grade 10
  • Certificate in caregiving would be an added advantage


Personal Attributes:

  • Must be patient-driven and uphold high quality patient care
  • Must be proactive and take ownership and accountability
  • Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Must be empathetic towards patients and colleagues
  • Must possess a high level of integrity and confidentiality
  • Must be able to work in a team


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Send your application as follows:

Reference Code: 77REC293

Closing Date: 28 January 2025

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