Patient Care Attendant, Department of Medicine at Aga Khan University

, , Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Transfer, Patient Transport, Specimen Delivery, Safety Precautions, Urdu Communication, Patient Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Patient Care Attendant, Department of Medicine Entity: Aga Khan University Hospital Location: Karachi, Pakistan Introduction: The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing. As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment. Responsibilities: You will be responsible to: assist in safe transfer of patients to and from bed, chair, wheelchair, stretcher or trolley ensuring necessary safety measures escort and transport patients safely for off unit procedures ensure delivery of all correctly labeled specimens to the specified destinations following standard precautions. Requirements: You should have: at least Matriculation while having completed Intermediate is preferred at least 1 year of relevant work experience preferred ability to understand and follow oral instructions in Urdu ability to demonstrate positive and receptive attitude at workplace willingness to work in shift duties (morning, evening and night). Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Responsibilities

The role involves assisting in the safe transfer of patients between beds, chairs, and stretchers. It also includes transporting patients for procedures and delivering labeled specimens following standard precautions.