Health Care Assistant for Cruise Ships
4 days ago
**MatchMedics are working with the largest and most diverse health services group in the cruise industry on the lookout of over 50 HCA to provide quality healthcare to their guests and crew while they sail the world creating lasting memories.**
Healthcare Assistants are an essential part of the medical team onboard, effectively supporting the team with a broad range of clinical, laboratory and administrative tasks.
Healthcare assistants conduct health screening, surveillance testing, vaccine campaigns, and work closely with onboard medical staff and admin assistants in attending to patients during daily clinics.
Healthcare Assistants perform various technical and non-clinical administrative tasks that support the efficient and safe operation of the medical center under the direction and supervision of the Senior Nurse.
Primary responsibilities include laboratory specimen collection for COVID-19 surveillance testing, all associated administrative functions and onboard laboratory specimen processing procedures. Other duties include basic assessment and triage, assisting with patient care and activities of daily living, specimen collection for other tests and procedures, patient education and vaccination campaigns. Additional duties include equipment checks, medicines and consumables inventory management, participation in drills, audits, inspections, and training of other crew members. Technical skills are learned and practiced on board. All medical staff provide a high level of customer service, maintaining a professional, dignified, friendly, assertive, and polite manner at all times towards guests and fellow team members, consistent with the Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization.
**APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS**
Healthcare Assistant applicants must have work experience in one or more of the following areas: licensed practice nurse (LPN) or above, Health Care Assistant (HCA) or equivalent role, Emergency Medical Practitioner (EMT) or equivalent, or Laboratory Technician, and current registration and licensing with an appropriate governmental or national regulatory body.
Applicants’ most recent work experience should be in a clinical setting. At least three years of post-graduate clinical experience is preferred.
Additional requirements include:
- A valid BLS certificate before joining a vessel
- A Valid passport
- Fluency in speaking and writing in English, both conversational and technical
- Computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Windows 7 (or higher) and MS Office programs
- Experience with the use of electronic health records is preferred
- Outstanding interpersonal, customer services and communication skills
- A commitment to completing at least two four-month contracts within twelve months
- Compliance with Company disease screening and vaccine requirements for Medical Staff, including vaccination against COVID-19, Influenza and others
**SALARY BASE USD 2,900**
Contract length: 12 months
**Salary**: R555,452.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Do you have work experience in one or more of the following areas: licensed practice nurse (LPN) or above, Health Care Assistant (HCA) or equivalent role, Emergency Medical Practitioner (EMT) or equivalent, or Laboratory Technician, and current registration and licensing with an appropriate governmental or
national regulatory body?
License/Certification:
- BLS (preferred)
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