We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Patient Attendant. This role is critical in ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of our patients, and it includes responsibilities that require a valid driver’s license for patient transfers using hospital vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient care assistance:
- Assist patients with daily activities, including feeding, grooming, and mobility, while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Monitor and report changes in patients’ behavior or condition to nursing staff.
- Transportation of Patients:
- Safely transport patients to appointments, therapy sessions, or other facilities using hospital vehicles.
- Ensure vehicles are clean, fueled, and ready for use.
- Bed Making and room maintenance:
- Prepare and maintain patient beds and living areas to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
- Assist with light housekeeping duties as needed.
- Support during therapeutic activities and out of the hospital procedures:
- Accompany patients to recreational or therapeutic activities and out of the hospital procedures, providing support and supervision.
- Patient observation & safety monitoring
- Prevent unauthorized leave (elopement/absconding).
- Intervene to reduce risks of self-harm or harm to others.
- Document unusual behaviors or safety concerns for the clinical team.
- Assist in restraining patients when necessary, following proper guidelines.
- Documentation:
- Record patient interactions, vital signs, and incidents accurately and promptly.
Key Requirements
- • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- • High school education and patient attendance certification.
- • 2 years’ experience in a psychiatric hospital setting.
- • Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and empathy.
- • Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
How to Apply
If interested and you meet the above requirements, send your application documents, which include cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV) and a photocopy of your driving license to [email protected] noting to have the subject of the email as “Patient Transfer and Attendance Staff ”
We recruit on a rolling basis and can close the procedure early if there are sufficient suitable candidates on or before July 11, 2025. We therefore encourage early applications.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
