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    • Minimum of a Diploma or Certificate in Healthcare…
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    • Min Qualification: High School (S.S.C.E) Experience Level: Entry level Experience Length: 1 year Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5…
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    • The HCA will assist with daily patient care, ensure comfort, and help maintain a clean and safe environment.
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    • Observe patients' conditions and promptly report any changes to the supervising healthcare professional.
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    • Relevant healthcare or caregiving qualification is an added advantage.
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    • Min Qualification: High School (S.S.C.E) Experience Level: Entry level Experience Length: 2 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to…
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Healthcare Assistant
Synergy Nigeria Ltd
Lagos
Full-time
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Job summary

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) provides essential clinical and non-clinical support to healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of safe, compassionate, and high-quality patient care. The role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring basic health indicators, maintaining accurate records.

Min Qualification: Diploma Experience Level: Entry level Experience Length: No Experience/Less than 1 year Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

  • Assist patients with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding where necessary.
  • Measure and record patients' vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, and blood glucose (where trained).
  • Assist nurses and doctors during examinations, treatments, and minor procedures.
  • Prepare patients for consultations, investigations, and medical procedures.
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of patient care areas and medical equipment.
  • Ensure proper infection prevention and control practices are followed.
  • Assist with patient mobility, transfers, and transportation within the facility.
  • Observe patients' conditions and promptly report any changes to the supervising healthcare professional.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
  • Support health education and wellness promotion activities.
  • Manage medical supplies and report stock shortages.
  • Provide compassionate care while maintaining patient dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the supervising nurse or healthcare manager.


Requirements:

  • Minimum of a Diploma or Certificate in Healthcare Assistance, Community Health, Nursing Assistant, or a related healthcare field.
  • Relevant certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) or First Aid is an added advantage.
  • Previous experience in a hospital, clinic, or healthcare facility is an advantage.
  • Basic knowledge of patient care and infection prevention practices.
  • Ability to use basic medical equipment.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Physical fitness to assist with patient care activities.


Key Competencies:

  • Compassion and empathy
  • Patient-centred care
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Professionalism and integrity
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Problem-solving and observation skills
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