About Company
At Career.supersecrets, we believe in empowering individuals to make a tangible difference in the healthcare sector. We partner with leading healthcare providers to connect passionate professionals with roles that truly matter. For a Healthcare Support Worker, our focus is on ensuring you find a nurturing and stable environment where your compassion and dedication are valued and supported, including practical benefits like accommodation. Join us in shaping a healthier community, where your commitment to patient well-being is recognized and rewarded every single day.
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Job Description
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual eager to make a significant impact on the lives of others? Career.supersecrets, in partnership with a leading healthcare facility in Isiolo, Isiolo County, is seeking a committed Healthcare Support Worker to join their dynamic and caring team. This crucial role involves providing essential care and support to patients, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being are always prioritized. We understand the importance of a stable environment, which is why this position comes with **accommodation provided**, offering you peace of mind and allowing you to fully focus on delivering exceptional care. As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will be at the heart of patient care, contributing directly to a positive healing environment. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to grow professionally within a team that values teamwork. If you possess empathy and a genuine desire to assist those in need, we encourage you to apply. Contribute to Isiolo community’s health and welfare while benefiting from a supportive work structure.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist patients with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and mobility, always respecting dignity and privacy.
- Support patients with feeding and hydration, ensuring dietary requirements are met.
- Monitor and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) and report changes promptly to nursing staff.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and tidy patient environment, including changing bed linen.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to patients, offering reassurance.
- Assist with patient transfers, using appropriate equipment and techniques safely.
- Accurately document care activities, observations, and significant events in patient records, adhering to confidentiality.
- Respond promptly to patient calls and requests for assistance.
- Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care.
- Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including infection control.
Required Skills
- Exceptional empathy and a genuine passion for caring.
- Excellent verbal communication skills in English and Swahili.
- Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
- Reliability, punctuality, and a strong sense of responsibility.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Patience, resilience, and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- Basic understanding of health and safety and infection control principles.
Preferred Qualifications
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of D+.
- Certificate or Diploma in Community Health, Home Care, First Aid, or a related field.
- Previous experience (6-12 months) in a healthcare setting or similar care role is highly advantageous.
- Basic computer literacy.
Perks & Benefits
- Provided Accommodation: Comfortable and secure living arrangements.
- Competitive monthly salary.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Health insurance benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Meaningful work impacting lives.
- Career growth pathways.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply by clicking on the application link below. Please ensure your CV and cover letter highlight your relevant experience and passion for healthcare.
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