Orderly Attendant Job Description Template
The Orderly Attendant is responsible for providing routine patient care and support services in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures. The incumbent ensures that all patients receive prompt, courteous, and professional service. He or she also provides a clean and safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Other duties include transporting patients to various locations within the hospital; assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers; stocking supplies; and performing general maintenance tasks as needed. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent; previous experience working in a healthcare setting is preferred but not required.
Orderly Attendant Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for the cleanliness and orderliness of the hospital ward.
- Makes sure that the patients' beds are clean and tidy at all times.
- Changes bed linen and arranges them in an orderly manner.
- Empties bedpans and urinals, washes them, and disinfects them after each use.
- Gives baths to patients who are unable to do so themselves.
- Assists patients in moving around the ward or getting in and out of bed as needed.
- Takes vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate as directed by the nurse in charge.
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Objectives
- To ensure that the hospital ward is clean and tidy at all times
- To carry out basic cleaning duties such as mopping floors and emptying rubbish bins
- To replenish supplies of linen and other consumables in the ward
- To assist patients with their personal hygiene needs
- To provide emotional support to patients and their families
Orderly Attendant Job Skills & Qualifications Needed
- The skills and qualifications needed for the role of Orderly Attendant include excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as the ability to lift and move patients. Prior experience working in a healthcare setting is preferred but not required.