Patient Care Assistant – ICU/HDU
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Date posted
October 5, 2026
Hiring location
Sharjah
Career level
Mid Level
Qualification
Not specified
Experience
2 Years
Quantity
1 person
Gender
Any
Description
University Hospital Sharjah is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support the nursing team in the ICU/HDU environment. The role provides essential non-licensed patient-care and clinical-support services under the direction of registered nurses. The successful candidate will help maintain patient comfort, dignity and safety while assisting with mobility, nutrition, room preparation, transportation and general clinical-area support. Careful attention to infection prevention and hospital procedures is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist registered nurses with basic patient-care activities within the permitted scope of the role.
- Help patients with positioning, turning, moving and transportation using stretchers or wheelchairs.
- Maintain clean, safe and organized patient rooms and clinical areas.
- Act as a chaperone when required while protecting patient dignity and privacy.
- Deliver and return meal trays, observe fluid intake and communicate relevant information to the assigned nurse.
- Assist patients who require support with eating and other basic comfort needs.
- Make unoccupied beds and assist nursing staff with occupied-bed preparation.
- Weigh ambulatory patients and support routine non-licensed care activities.
- Prepare and restock clinical areas and supply rooms as directed.
- Accompany patients to diagnostic services such as X-ray, ECG and CT when assigned.
- Assist with cleaning after procedures and handle used instruments according to standard precautions.
- Report equipment problems, unsafe conditions and incidents promptly through the appropriate channels.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of nursing, assistant or healthcare-related experience.
- Proficient verbal and written English.
- Ability to work cooperatively with nurses and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Previous UAE hospital experience is an advantage.
- Experience in an internationally accredited hospital is an advantage.
Employment Details
- Company: University Hospital Sharjah
- Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Department: ICU / HDU
Skills
Country
UAE
Region
GCC
Locality
Sharjah
select-type
Full Time
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