General Duty Assistant

**Job Title: General Duty Assistant (Hospital)**

**Job Overview**:
As a General Duty Assistant (GDA) working in a hospital, you will be an integral part of the healthcare team, providing essential support to patients and medical staff. Your primary responsibilities will include assisting with patient care activities, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and ensuring the smooth operation of hospital services.

**Responsibilities**:

- **Patient Care Assistance**: Provide direct assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, grooming, toileting, and feeding, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- **Vital Signs Monitoring**: Perform regular monitoring of patients' vital signs, including temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and respiration rate, and promptly report any abnormalities to nursing staff or physicians.
- **Mobility Support**: Assist patients with mobility limitations in moving safely within the hospital, including helping them to transfer between beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers, and supporting them during ambulation and exercise routines.
- **Environmental Maintenance**: Maintain a clean, hygienic, and orderly environment in patient rooms, common areas, and clinical spaces, including regular cleaning and disinfection of surfaces, equipment, and medical supplies.
- **Supply Management**: Monitor and replenish hospital supplies, linens, and patient care items as needed, ensuring that adequate stock levels are maintained to support patient care activities and operational needs.
- **Patient Transport**: Assist in the safe and efficient transport of patients to various hospital departments, such as the emergency room, radiology, or surgical suites, while ensuring their comfort and safety throughout the journey.
- **Assistive Procedures**: Provide assistance to medical staff during patient examinations, treatments, and procedures, including preparing equipment and supplies, positioning patients, and providing physical and emotional support as required.
- **Documentation and Reporting**: Accurately document patient observations, interventions, and interactions in electronic health records (EHR) or paper charts, following established protocols and ensuring confidentiality of patient information.
- **Communication and Support**: Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members, providing information, answering questions, and offering emotional support to promote a positive patient experience and foster collaboration among team members.

**Qualifications**:

- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional training or certification as a Nursing Assistant or General Duty Assistant preferred.
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in a hospital environment, is advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care, with a focus on providing high-quality service to patients and their families.
- Physical fitness and the ability to perform tasks that involve lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection control practices, and patient safety principles.

**Working Conditions**:
General Duty Assistants in hospitals typically work in shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure continuous coverage for patient care services. The work environment may involve exposure to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and other hazards, requiring adherence to strict safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fresher

**Salary**: ₹8,086.00 - ₹15,561.66 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus

**Experience**:

- total work: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

**Speak with the employer**

+91 8872299555