Healthcare Assistant I Healthcare I Dubai- UAE

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

Role Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to assist qualified practitioners in the delivery of high quality and effective personal care.

Job Description:

• Support qualified practitioners, as directed, in the provision of high quality care. 
• Have knowledge of chronic disease management that encompasses respiratory, cardiac conditions and diabetes.
• Be aware of safe guarding policies, both local and national, and implement such policies should it become necessary.
• Respond to emergency situations and escalate to medical team, employing techniques in line with scope of practice and associated training as directed and in accordance with Al-Futtaim Health protocols and guidance. 
• Provides assistance for the patients when required, providing emotional support, ensuring safety, privacy and dignity at all times.

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Nursing.   
• BLS is mandatory.
•  Fluency in English (speak, read and write).
• Arabic speaking skills will be an added advantage.
• Excellent Computer Literacy skills is required.

Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2+ years experience in a similar role.

Job-Specific Skills:

Undertake clinical duties, with relevant training in the below areas:

• Assessment of patients at out-patients clinics
• Assisting Registered Nurses and Physicians at the out-patients clinics
• Conducting ECG
• Evaluation and Monitoring of vital signs
• Infection Control Policy and Procedures
• Basic Life Support
• Conducting Bedside Monitoring of blood sugar
• Collecting Urine Samples

Behavioural Competencies:

• Excellent presentation and analytical skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Good decision making skills
• Critical Thinking
• Conflict Management

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