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About the Role
SEHA is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support nursing staff in providing non-clinical care to residents. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, mobility support, and maintaining a safe environment.
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Responsibilities
- Assist patients with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Support patient mobility and safe handling techniques
- Help with patient activities, social engagement, and external trips
- Maintain clean, safe, and well stocked patient environments
- Follow care plans under supervision of nurses/therapists
- Communicate clearly with patients, families, and healthcare teams
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care
- Participate in training, self development, and performance reviews
- Contribute to service improvements, audits, and quality initiatives
- Follow infection control, occupational health & safety, and emergency protocols
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to policies and UAE regulations
- Promote equality, diversity, and respectful care
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Aide / Caregiver (required)
- Valid BLS certification (mandatory)
- At least 1 year of healthcare experience (preferably long term care)
- English fluency required
- Diploma in Nursing (preferred)
- Arabic preferred
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Job Description
- Working closely and support nursing staff and other multidisciplinary team to provide the everyday non clinical needs of the residents and families.
Responsibilities
- Patient Care Support: Assist patients with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, grooming).
- Support patient mobility and safe handling techniques.
- Help with patient activities, social engagement, and external trips.
- Maintain clean, safe, and well stocked patient environments.
- Follow care plans under supervision of nurses/therapists.
- Communication & Teamwork: Communicate clearly with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care.
- Contribute positively to a supportive team environment and mentor junior staff.
- Professional Development: Participate in training, self development, and performance reviews.
- Maintain skills, knowledge, and professional standards.
- Quality & Service Improvement: Contribute to service improvements, audits, and quality initiatives.
- Support stock control, administrative tasks, and excellent patient experience.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Certified Nursing Aide / Caregiver (required)
- Diploma in Nursing (preferred)
- Valid BLS certification (mandatory)
- At least 1 year of healthcare experience (preferably long term care)
- English fluency required; Arabic preferred
About The Team
- SEHA is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE and owns and operates all the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
- SEHA was established to provide UAE residents, citizens, and tourists with integrated, outstanding healthcare services following the highest international quality and safety standards.
- SEHA is a key player in Abu Dhabi’s wider healthcare sector reform and is responsible for public healthcare facilities as it aims to make its public healthcare delivery comparable to the finest healthcare systems in the world.
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