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Nurse Assistant

St Dominic Catholic Hospital | Oyo, Nigeria

Full-time Posted 1 day ago 2 views

About the Role

St Dominic Catholic Hospital is a 64-bed faith-based healthcare facility dedicated to practicing Catholic and medical ethics alongside evidence-based medicine. We are recruiting a dedicated Nurse Assistant to join our compassionate healthcare team and make a meaningful difference in patients' lives by providing essential support during their hospital stay.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist nurses in delivering basic patient care and support services
  • Help patients with feeding, bathing, mobility assistance, and personal hygiene
  • Monitor and report patient conditions and unusual observations to supervising nurses
  • Assist with vital signs monitoring and accurate documentation as directed
  • Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and treatments
  • Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of patient care areas and equipment
  • Safely assist in patient transfers and mobility support
  • Handle and dispose of medical waste in compliance with infection prevention guidelines
  • Support nurses during ward rounds and clinical procedures
  • Replenish patient care supplies and maintain accurate inventory
  • Provide emotional support and maintain professional, caring attitude toward patients and families
  • Strictly adhere to hospital policies, ethical standards, and infection control protocols

Qualifications
  • Certificate or Diploma in Community Health, Community Nursing, or related healthcare field
  • Relevant professional certification or license where applicable
  • Previous healthcare or hospital experience preferred; fresh graduates with strong clinical exposure welcome
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated compassion, patience, and empathy
  • Strong observation and reporting abilities
  • Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices
  • Physical fitness and capability for patient mobility assistance
  • Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays

Benefits
  • Competitive salary package: ₦60,000 - ₦100,000 monthly
  • Supportive and conducive working environment
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Faith-based organization with strong values alignment

Skills

Patient Care Nursing Support Communication Interpersonal Skills Empathy Infection Control Vital Signs Monitoring Patient Hygiene Assistance Medical Waste Disposal Documentation Teamwork Professionalism
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