Job Detail

Job Description

• Prepare and serve refreshments for staff and clients at agreed times or as directed by the Centre Manager
• Provide clients’ personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths etc
• Provide activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding clients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning clients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals
• Support clients through the provision of vocal local techniques during procedures
• Maintain and document petty cash usage under the supervision of the Centre Manager
• Conduct reception area activities including client registration.
• Conduct data entry and clerical tasks.
• Ensure cleanliness of the entire facility by cleaning as instructed by the Centre Manager
• Follow all aspects of the infection prevention protocol and assist in Infection Prevention activities as directed by the Centre Manager
• Ensure that theatre and bed linen is clean, pressed and available at all times
• Maintain the kitchen to ensure it is always clean, neatly arranged and that utensils and cutlery are accounted for and hygienically kept
• Run errands as requested by the Centre Manager, such as banking daily income and buying items from petty cash while providing the required receipts
• Support the Centre team members by assisting to sterilize equipment and assist in the procedures as requested by service providers
• Maintain work operations by following standard operating procedures and policies
• Protect the organization’s values by keeping patient information confidential
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities which include attending CMEs
• Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records as required
• Support transport logistic - for centres with vehicles as designate driver.
• Undertake IP measures – including disposal of all wastes generated onsite.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ‘O’ Level qualification
• Tertiary qualification in business studies, customer care, front office management, or similar will be an added advantage

Skills:

• Minimum 1 year in office administration
• Possess basic computer skills and experience in MS Office
• Demonstrated high attention to detail and ability to follow through tasks to completion
• Punctual and reliable
• Good organisation and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work with less supervision and initiative
• Trustworthy and responsible.

To Apply:
Suitable and qualified internal candidates should email one document combining an application letter and CV to pd@mariestopes.or.ke on or before September 15, 2023. The subject of the email should read Care Assistant. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Do not attach certificates and testimonials.
Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and does not ask for fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Successful candidates must abide by MSI’s Antifraud & Bribery Policy and Safeguarding Policy, including protection of children and vulnerable adults. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

https://www.mariestopes.or.ke/media/8705/job-vacancy-care-assistant-1.pdf