Community Health Worker

Job Description

• Our client is seeking a competent, compassionate, and experienced Community Health Worker to join its healthcare team.
• The ideal candidate must be capable of performing basic nursing duties, providing patient care, and supporting the clinic's daily healthcare operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend to patients and provide basic nursing care.
• Check and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiratory rate.
• Assist with patient assessment, documentation, and monitoring.
• Administer medications and provide basic treatments within the scope of their training and professional authorization.
• Assist with wound dressing and other routine nursing procedures where qualified.
• Educate patients on health, hygiene, nutrition, disease prevention, and healthy living.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality.
• Support the clinic's daily operations and ensure a clean, safe, and hygienic environment.
• Recognize and report changes in patients' conditions and escalate emergencies appropriately.
• Assist with other healthcare duties relevant to the role.

Requirements

• Minimum of OND or relevant qualification in Community Health or a related healthcare field.
• CHEW or JCHEW certification is an advantage; candidates with appropriate nursing qualifications may also apply.
• Previous experience in a clinic, hospital, or primary healthcare facility is preferred.
• Must be able to perform basic nursing duties competently and safely within their professional scope.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and patient-care skills.
• Must be compassionate, attentive, responsible, and professional.
• Ability to work effectively in a clinical environment.