Community Health Extension Worker (CHEW) at Lily Hospitals Limited

Job Summary

• The Community Health Worker works under the supervision of the nursing officer to deliver high quality care to patients.
• The job holder assists nursing officers in assessing patient's condition.

Employee’s Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Medical:

• Check and record patient's vital signs such Weight, Height, blood pressure, temperature and respiration rate.
• Assist to improve patient adherence to treatment regimens.
• Assist the Nursing officer in providing basic medical and preventive care.
• Assist in providing care for patients requiring nutrition, mental health, and prenatal care.
• To maintain highest standard of health education of client.
• Efficient in educating babies and adults.
• Ensure compliance to clinical governance in ANC and Immunization.
• Efficient in chaperon of patients to various consulting rooms.
• Record patient information in computerized logs
• Ensure all activities carried out in ANC/Immunization are documented.
• Perform other duties as assigned to you by senior leadership.

Maintenance:

• Regular equipment checks and call for maintenance.

Health and Safety:

• Carry out duties and responsibilities in compliance with Lily hospitals' health and safety policy and statutory regulations.
• Ensure a clean, comfortable and safe environment for patients, clients and members of staff to help reduce infection

Requirements

• Certificate of training as a community health worker (CHEW)
• Valid practice license from the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
• Fluent in any local language and proficient in written and spoken English

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Hold Computer literacy
• Excellent Communication and Customer Service
• Caring, Compassionate, Dedicated and Professional
• Working Under Pressure
• Humane, Empathetic and Supportive Bedside Manner
• Leadership and Teamwork
• Problem solving and Initiative
• Time Management and Organization
• Attention to Detail.