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Ref: RP174-333
Job description / Role
A new project has been assigned to Black Pearl by a well-known facility in Abu Dhabi. They are looking for Home Care / Community Nurses (10). In this role, you will have the following responsibilities:
• Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
• Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
• Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.
• Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
• Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepses standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards;
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Requirements
To be considered for this position, you need to meet the following criteria:
• Must be a degree or certificate holder in nursing
• With minimum 2 years of nursing aid experience, preferably in a home care facility/community nursing / public health nursing
• Have an experience working at the residence of a patient
• Can handle geriatric medical cases and familiar with various medical equipment
• Can work 12 hours per shift or 48 hours per week
• Must have a DHA/HAAD license (candidates from American, Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States are exempted from taking the eligibility exam).
• strong command of English language; preference would be given to native English speakers
CANDIDATES BASED OUTSIDE UAE ARE WELCOME TO APPLY.
About the Company
Black Pearl is a human resources and recruitment agency that provides a holistic business and talent solution in a progressive, dynamic, and efficient way.
We pride ourselves as a unique black pearl and strive to delight our clients with a personalized partnership that helps them propel towards success.
Whether you need to find top talent, your next great job opportunity, or a consulting solution for managing your business, engaging employees, evolving your work culture, planning your people strategy, or resourcing challenges, we can help.