NGO Care Assistant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Care Assistant
 
Industry: Health Care
 
Location: Kibera
 
Our Client, an International NGO whose core business is reproductive health and family planning to the world’s poorest and vulnerable women is seeking to recruit a Care Assistant. 

The holder of this position will be required to take up responsibilities beyond the hospital setup care / nursing assistant role. 

Key Responsibilities
  • To provide care to clients under guidance of the nurse, clinical officer and the Center Manager
  • To provide other services that seek to promote the image of the company.
  • Follows all aspects of the infection prevention protocol and assist in Infection Prevention activities as directed by the Team Leader
  • Ensure that theatre and bed linen is clean, pressed and available at all times.
  • Keeps the kitchen clean and neatly arranged ensuring that utensils and cutlery are accounted for and hygienically kept.
  • Runs errands as requested by the Centre Manager, such as banking daily income and buying items from petty cash, and provides the required receipts.
  • Support the Centre/ Outreach team members by assisting to sterilize equipment and assist in the procedures as requested by service providers.
  • Prepares and serves refreshments for staff and clients at agreed times or as directed by the team leader.
  • Provides clients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths.
  • Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding clients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning clients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
  • To support clients through the provision of vocal local techniques during procedures.
Qualifications
  • Minimum ‘O’ Level qualification
  • Tertiary qualification in business studies, nurse aide, customer care, front office management, or    similar will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum 1 year post training working experience..
  • High regard for confidentiality
  • Good communicator – written and oral
  • Possess I.T skills for example sending emails, using MS Office, Internet etc.
  • High regard for client care
To apply, send your CV and cover letter only to cvs@flexi-personnel.com before close of business 12th June, 2016. 

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