Established in 1952, the Aga Khan Hospital in Kisumu is part of the Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS). It is a 61-bed acute care facility managed by qualified professionals who include experienced, full-time resident doctors and consultants.

Summary

Reporting to the respective Head Nurse, the Health Care Assistant will  be responsible for assisting the Nursing Officers with basic nursing procedures to offer support in ensuring personal hygiene and general comfort of the patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain patients’ environment.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living as needed.
• Maintain high standards of Infection Control Practices as per policies.
• Exercise economic use of supplies and use of stock
• Timely reporting of breakages and non-functioning equipment
• Run errands and messengerial duties as may be assigned including safe wheeling of patients.
• Accompany stable patients for procedures.
• Manages customer/client concerns
• Demonstrate flexibility and team spirit for effective and efficient operations of the unit/department

The requirements

• Minimum of a Certificate in Nursing Aid or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• At least one (1) year of experience in an acute care setting.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer services skills