VILLA MARIA HEALTH CENTRE
POSITION: NURSING ASSISTANT
Nursing Assistant provides basic care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses.
RELATIONS:
• Reports directly to Registered Nurse Midwife or Nurse Clinician.
• Receive technical direction from Medical Officers on care of individual patients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Promotes and maintain in the health of individuals, families and communities through health education.
• Provide care at all settings.
• Promote nutrition of patients, families and communities.
• Facilitate communication with patients during their care.
• Prepare individuals and groups for execution of diagnostic procedures and therapeutic act by a registered person.
• Monitor clients’ vital signs and report to the Nurse in the unit.
• Reassure clients and relatives on the illness of the patient.
• Assess the condition of a client where there is a need and report any problem.
• Promote Exercise, rest and sleep.
• Assists in feeding helpless patients.
• Provides safety and security of patients.
• Gives information, education and counselling to individuals, families and communities.
• Collects and compile data using specific forms and registers.
• Provide MCH services at all levels of care.
• Provision of care on HIV/AIDS patients including HCT, PMTCT, and ART services at all levels.
• Maintain supply of oxygen to the patients.
• Carries out health duty assigned related to patients’ care.
• Assists nurses in inventory checking and recording.
HOW TO APPLY:
• Signed application letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Certified copies of Certificates:
> Standard 7
> Form C
> Form E
> Certificate in Nursing Assistant
• Certificate (s) of registrations from Lesotho Nursing Council (LNC)
• License/receipt from LNC
• Reference letters- signed and stamped or written on letter head.
• Certified copy of ID
Applications should be hand delivered to Villa Maria Health Centre Quthing or Lesotho Catholic Bishops’ Conference (LCBC) Health Department Maseru on or before 27th June 2024 at 1300hrs