Patient Care Assistant (Qatar)

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months of patient care experience in a hospital, long-term care, or clinical setting. A high school diploma in a related field is required, along with fluent English communication skills.

Job Summary

Job Summary
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA), provides direct patient support and assistance with activities of daily living, patient comfort, and safety under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse, including identifying patient needs, assisting with personal care and mobility, and preparing patients and environments for procedures. This role maintains infection control standards and ensures environmental cleanliness while promptly communicating all patient observations, complaints, and concerns to the registered nurse. Job Responsibilities 1
Identifies physical, emotional, and social needs of patients and reports findings to the registered nurse.
Participates in the implementation of patient care and contributes to the plan strictly only under the ongoing supervision and specific direction of the registered nurse.
Presents for the safety and comfort of patients, families, and significant others.
Reduces the risk of health care acquired infection by complying with current standard precaution guidelines and isolation policy.
Promptly communicates patient’s needs to nurses and doctors.
Provides assistance in preparing patients for procedures as directed by the registered nurse or physician and prepares patient rooms and stretchers as necessary and required.
Provides effective motivation of patients to participate in activities and adequate observations to assure safety as directed by the Registered Nurse.Job Responsibilities 2
Takes responsibility for promptly reporting problems and/or patient complaints to the Registered Nurse.
Provides patient safety and comfort by utilizing resources and materials to safely transport patients using age-appropriate methods and equipment, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Responds to patients’ requests, and report observations of the patient to the Registered Nurse.
Ensures environmental cleanliness in patient rooms and patient care areas.
Accompanies patients for any tests/procedures if necessary and as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) if required and as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Assists patient mobilization and out of stretcher activities if required and as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Participates in all initiatives that assist in reducing the risk of patient harm by following safety precautions.Additional Responsibilities 3
Job Knowledge & Skills
Understanding of infection control and safety procedures
Basic Knowledge in maintaining patient hygiene and grooming techniques
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and compliance with existing regulations
Basic computer skills and ability to learn EHR systemsJob Experience
Minimum 6 months of patient care experience in a hospital, long-term care, or clinical setting
English – Fluent (Required) | Arabic – Fluent (Preferred).
 Competencies
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High School Diploma in any related field

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant provides direct support to patients by assisting with activities of daily living, mobility, and personal care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. They are also responsible for maintaining infection control standards, ensuring environmental cleanliness, and promptly reporting patient observations and concerns.

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