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HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya
Non-profit + 1 more
Temporary Nurse Aid
Closed for applications
Description
Requirements
- Certification as a Nursing assistant/Nurse aid
- With at least 2 years of work experience as a nursing aid, former experience with humanitarian organizations will be an added advantage.
- Compassionate and patient-focused attitude
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
- Ability to manage confidentiality.
- Experience working in a refugee program is an added advantage.
- Knowledge in Accountability to Affected Populations
- Knowledge in PSEA
- Responding to medical emergencies and offering first aid services.
- Carrying out medical screening and observations during intake of clients
- Monitor and record patient vital signs and administer any prescribed medication in accordance with the doctor’s guidelines.
- Accompanying residents to routine medical appointments
- Make orders for the medical supplies for the center as prescribed. Ensure that medical supplies are stored safely and properly utilized.
- Handle all the relevant medical documentation and facilitate hospital appointments.
- Keep records of all medical cases, treatment received, medication, duration of stay, and other needs at the center., ensure Case management system is updated. and maintain confidentiality.
- Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly summaries.
- Record all Medical Emergencies and other incident reports at the centre.
- Work closely with the housekeeping and kitchen departments to ensure that the medical needs in terms of cleanliness and diet of residents are met.
- Budget management for all the medical lines
- Contributing to the induction of new residents to provide the highest standards of care.
- Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of both the rooms and residents.
- Inspect the rooms from time to time and check on the general cleanliness, any peculiar habits, and/or report on anything outside the usual norm.
- Identify, address, and report all residents’ concerns to the Centre Coordinator
- Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological support to clients, patients, and their families
- Carry out any other duties, as may be required by management.
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