About the Role
St. Ives Specialist Hospital is a leading multi-specialist healthcare provider dedicated to women, children, and family health. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Assistant to join our dynamic team at our Akowonjo facility. In this role, you will provide vital support to our nursing staff, ensuring our patients receive exceptional, dignified, and safe care in a clean and comfortable environment.
Key Responsibilities- Assist patients with personal care activities including bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding.
- Support patient mobility, safe transfers, and repositioning within the hospital wards.
- Take and record vital signs accurately and report any unusual physical or emotional changes to the supervising nurse.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient care environment adhering strictly to infection control protocols.
- Transport patients safely for medical investigations and procedures across different hospital departments.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare team members.
- Minimum of a Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE).
- Certification in Healthcare Assistance, Caregiving, Auxiliary Nursing, or a related field is a distinct advantage.
- Previous working experience in a hospital or clinical healthcare setting.
- Possession of a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is desirable.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and observational skills with a compassionate disposition.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous medical training.
- A supportive, collaborative, and professional working environment.