Healthcare Assistant

We operate a Level I trauma centre, a children's hospital and a complete stroke centre. Magnet designation has been held at the flagship hospital for over a decade. New grads get a 12-week orientation with a dedicated preceptor.

Role overview:

We have an immediate opening for a Healthcare Assistant in Accra. Not certified yet? We sponsor a paid, state-approved CNA class for the right candidates.

What you'll do:

Collect urine and stool specimens when ordered. Document care in PointClickCare, Epic or the facility flow sheet. Make beds, change linens and keep rooms clean and safe. Stock supply carts and linen rooms before the end of the shift. Turn and reposition patients every two hours to prevent skin breakdown. Report changes in skin, behaviour, appetite or pain to the nurse right away. Provide incontinence care and catheter care.

What you need:

Patience with residents who have dementia or behavioral symptoms. Reliable transportation and good attendance. Must pass a background check, drug screen and two-step TB test. Basic English reading and writing for charting. CPR/BLS certification, or willing to obtain within 30 days. High school diploma or GED preferred.

What you get:

Medical cover. Pension contribution. Annual leave. 13th month salary. Transport allowance. Life cover.

This posting may close early if we receive enough applications.

Start: Flexible.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Kente Regional Medical Center.