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Health Care Assistant at Metropolitan Hospital
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 7 days ago (17 Sep 2026) Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 Updated 5 days ago
How to Apply
Apply via the Metropolitan Hospital careers website (careers.ams.co.ke).
Job Description
The Health Care Assistant provides essential support to nurses and doctors by delivering basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily hygiene and mobility. The role involves preparing meals, maintaining a clean environment, and accurately documenting patient information. Effective communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team is critical, as is promptly reporting any changes in condition. This position requires compassion, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a clinical setting.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (BA/BSc/HND) in a relevant field
- • Strong communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and medical teams
- • Demonstrated compassion, patience, and respect for patients
- • Ability to maintain accurate and clear daily patient care records
- • Team‑player attitude, working closely with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare providers
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Assist patients with washing, dressing, grooming, and bathroom use while preserving dignity
- • Measure and record vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure under nurse supervision
- • Help patients move safely, including transfers to wheelchairs or toilets
- • Serve meals, aid patients with eating, change bed linens, and maintain clean patient rooms
- • Observe patient health and promptly report any sudden changes or emergencies to senior staff