Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Chiromo Hospital Group (CHG) is an ultra-Modern Level 5 psychiatric hospital in sub-Saharan Africa in its 26th year of service to patients under the corporate tagline 'Recovery in Dignity’. Chiromo hospital group was founded to provided dignified quality mental health care in Africa with a clear vision of evidence-based practices. CHG as a brand exists to provide preventive, promotive and curative and rehabilitative mental healthcare.

Responsibilities or duties

Patient care assistance:

• Assist patients with daily activities, including feeding, grooming, and mobility, while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Monitor and report changes in patients’ behavior or condition to nursing staff.

Transportation of Patients:

• Safely transport patients to appointments, therapy sessions, or other facilities using hospital vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are clean, fueled, and ready for use.

Bed Making and room maintenance:

• Prepare and maintain patient beds and living areas to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Assist with light housekeeping duties as needed.

Support during therapeutic activities and out of the hospital procedures:

• Accompany patients to recreational or therapeutic activities and out of the hospital procedures, providing support and supervision.

Patient observation & safety monitoring

• Prevent unauthorized leave (elopement/absconding).
• Intervene to reduce risks of self-harm or harm to others.
• Document unusual behaviors or safety concerns for the clinical team.
• Assist in restraining patients when necessary, following proper guidelines.

Documentation:

• Record patient interactions, vital signs, and incidents accurately and promptly.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Key Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and empathy.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.

Experience needed

• 2 years’ experience in a psychiatric hospital setting.

• Assist patients with daily activities, including feeding, grooming, and mobility, while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Monitor and report changes in patients’ behavior or condition to nursing staff.
• Safely transport patients to appointments, therapy sessions, or other facilities using hospital vehicles.
• Ensure vehicles are clean, fueled, and ready for use.
• Prepare and maintain patient beds and living areas to ensure a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Assist with light housekeeping duties as needed.
• Accompany patients to recreational or therapeutic activities and out of the hospital procedures, providing support and supervision.
• Prevent unauthorized leave (elopement/absconding).
• Intervene to reduce risks of self-harm or harm to others.
• Document unusual behaviors or safety concerns for the clinical team.
• Assist in restraining patients when necessary, following proper guidelines.
• Record patient interactions, vital signs, and incidents accurately and promptly.

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and empathy.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.

• BA/BSc/HND
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• 2 years’ experience in a psychiatric hospital setting.