Patient Care Assistant

Job Purpose

Patient Care and Clinical Support

• Prepare clinic and procedure rooms with required instruments, devices and supplies.
• Assess patients, including vital signs, medical history, fall risk and infectious-disease screening.
• Support physicians during examinations and clinic-based procedures.
• Perform simple dressing changes, topical applications, eye-drop administration and point-of-care testing.
• Assist patients with transfers, walking and use of mobility aids.

Coordination and Documentation

• Coordinate follow-up appointments, specialist referrals and diagnostic tests.
• Record vital signs, anthropometric measurements and patient-care information accurately.
• Document care activities in the system in line with organizational standards.
• Collaborate with nurses, doctors and other healthcare team members on care plans.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and report incidents or safety concerns.

Supplies and Safety

• Manage outpatient supplies and equipment and maintain adequate stock levels.
• Track service charges and stock usage and confirm payment before procedures.
• Check medication and instrument expiry dates and report shortages or near-expiry items.
• Report defective equipment, facility issues and safety or environmental hazards.
• Take appropriate action in urgent or unexpected situations within routine responsibilities.

Schedule and Coverage

• Work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and remain available on call as required.
• Float to other units and complete duties assigned by the Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager according to competency and availability.
• Keep current with professional development and mandatory education requirements.

Skills and Experience

• One year of Patient Care Assistant experience or a transition-to-practice programme for fresh graduates from a relevant programme.
• Patient Care Assistant training, diploma in nursing or education in the same field.
• Accuracy, ability to work under pressure, initiative, teamwork and adaptability to changing technologies.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential.
• Arabic is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications

• License from the country of origin and applicable regional health practice license, such as SCFHS or DHA.
• BLS, ACLS and other applicable LSTC courses or certifications.

Organizational Responsibilities