Sector
Healthcare
Keyword

Ward Ayah

Nursing Attendant

Pantry Attendant

Certified Nursing Assistant

Minimum B.Sc. (Nursing)

Minimum 6 months of internship required

The tasks a Nursing Attendant is expected to perform include:Helping nursing staff in taking care of patients

Performing various miscellaneous low-skilled tasks like feeding, preparing beds, bringing medicines, etc.Maintaining cleanliness in the wards

Performing odd jobs like calling Doctors or Nurses at night

Assisting nursing staff in operation theatre and blood bank activities

Assisting in massaging, dressing and bandaging

Carrying patients on stretchers or in wheel carts

Skilled in collecting and storing accurate specimen

Skilled in recording results

Familiar with restorative measures and needs of the ward

In-depth knowledge of personal hygiene and nutrition standards of the patients

Basic knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries

Skilled in performing various housekeeping duties

Skilled inmeasuringvital signs like temperature, blood pressure and pulses

Knowledge of proper procedures for lifting and moving patients

Basic knowledge of setting up instruments

Not applicable

Organised

Cheerful

Observant

Patient

Detail-oriented

Innovative

Good communication skills

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Hospitals/clinics usually work for 6/7 days a week and 9/10 hours everyday. This may vary from hospital to hospital

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Low Vision (LV) and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)

The job is not considered hazardous/dangerousunder The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Occupational hazards include stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc. if not taken care of

For candidates with experience -INR8,000 toINR18,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Healthcare Sector in India

According to IBEF, the Indian healthcare industry is growing at a tremendous pace due to its strengthening coverage, services and increasing expenditure by public as well private players. The Indian Healthcare sector grew from$45 billionin 2008 to$81 billionin 2014 and is projected to continue its rapid expansion, with an estimated market value of US$ 280 billion by 2020. This sector has emerged as one of the largest service sectors with estimated revenue of around $ 30 billion constituting 5% of GDP.

As the healthcare sector is improving in India, a need for skilled nurses and Nursing Attendants is also increasing. Therefore, Nursing Attendant has a bright future in both government and private sector. The demand for Indian nurses in foreign countries is also on a rise and opportunities are going toincreaseinfuture.

Government hospitals and dispensaries

Private hospitals and clinics

Cities and towns across India