- Assisting healthcare professionals: This involves providing support to doctors, nurses, and other medical staff in delivering patient care and treatment.
- Monitoring patient vital signs: Keeping track of patients' heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and other important indicators to ensure their well-being.
- Administering medications: Dispensing prescribed medications to patients and ensuring they are taken correctly and on time.
- Assisting with personal care tasks: Helping patients with activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Maintaining patient records: Keeping accurate and up-to-date documentation of patients' medical history, treatment plans, and progress.
Skills and Expectations:
- Strong communication skills: The ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Compassion and empathy: A caring and understanding attitude towards patients' needs and concerns.
- Attention to detail: Being meticulous in observing and documenting patient information and following care plans accurately.
- Physical stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients, and perform other physical tasks required in a healthcare setting.
- Ability to handle stressful situations: Remaining calm and composed under pressure when dealing with emergencies or challenging patient situations.