Summary
M42’s Danat Al Emarat is a women’s and children’s specialty hospital in Abu Dhabi. The Healthcare Aide supports nurses, midwives, and physicians with patient comfort, hygiene, mobility, basic postpartum care, and supervised newborn care during labour and delivery. Duties also include monitoring and reporting vital signs and changes in condition, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and documenting care. A Certified Nursing Assistant course is preferred.
The posting
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Overview
M42 delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the full continuum of care; from primary care to advanced specialty treatments. Leveraging cutting-edge health technologies and precision medicine, we ensure the highest standards of effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes. With a global presence spanning more than 480 facilities in 27 countries and a dedicated workforce of over 20,000 professionals, M42 is uniquely positioned to redefine the future of healthcare on a global scale.
Danat Al Emarat is a world-class specialty women’s and children’s hospital in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. It offers advanced medical services across specialties including Neonatology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and Women’s Health. The hospital is one of the very few to encompass a dedicated Fetal Medicine Department along with a full-fledged Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the UAE. This has established Danat Al Emarat as a regional referral centre for women with high-risk pregnancies, supported by its Level III NICU providing care for the most fragile newborns.
A Healthcare Aide in the Labour and Delivery Department provides essential support to nurses, midwives, and physicians in delivering safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care to mothers during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. The Healthcare Aide assists with patient comfort, hygiene, mobility, and basic care needs while helping maintain a clean, safe, and supportive environment for patients and their families. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, they contribute to a positive childbirth experience and support the efficient operation of the department.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Provide comfort measures to laboring mothers, such as assisting with positioning, ambulation, and non-pharmacological pain relief techniques.
- Support patient mobility and safe transfers within the unit.
- Measure and record vital signs as directed and report any abnormalities to the nursing staff.
- Assist nurses and midwives in preparing patients for examinations, procedures, and delivery.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of patient rooms, delivery suites, and equipment.
- Restock medical supplies, linens, and essential equipment in patient care areas.
- Transport patients, specimens, equipment, and medical records as required.
- Assist with postpartum care by supporting mothers with basic comfort and hygiene needs after delivery.
- Support newborn care activities under the supervision of nursing staff, including preparing supplies and maintaining a safe environment.
- Observe and report changes in patients' physical, emotional, or behavioral conditions to the healthcare team.
- Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families during labor and delivery.
- Assist in maintaining infection prevention and control standards.
- Ensure patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
- Respond promptly to patient call bells and requests for assistance.
- Participate in emergency situations by providing support to the healthcare team within the scope of practice.
- Document care activities accurately according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Collaborate effectively with nurses, midwives, physicians, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.
Qualifications
Certified Nursing Assistant Course preferred.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Provide comfort measures to laboring mothers, such as assisting with positioning, ambulation, and non-pharmacological pain relief techniques.
- Support patient mobility and safe transfers within the unit.
- Measure and record vital signs as directed and report any abnormalities to the nursing staff.
- Assist nurses and midwives in preparing patients for examinations, procedures, and delivery.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, safety, and organization of patient rooms, delivery suites, and equipment.
- Restock medical supplies, linens, and essential equipment in patient care areas.
- Transport patients, specimens, equipment, and medical records as required.
- Assist with postpartum care by supporting mothers with basic comfort and hygiene needs after delivery.
- Support newborn care activities under the supervision of nursing staff, including preparing supplies and maintaining a safe environment.
- Observe and report changes in patients' physical, emotional, or behavioral conditions to the healthcare team.
- Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families during labor and delivery.
- Assist in maintaining infection prevention and control standards.
- Ensure patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality at all times.
- Respond promptly to patient call bells and requests for assistance.
- Participate in emergency situations by providing support to the healthcare team within the scope of practice.
- Document care activities accurately according to hospital policies and procedures.
- Collaborate effectively with nurses, midwives, physicians, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant Course preferred.