Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Short Visit Nurse & Hospital Companion to provide professional nursing care and emotional support for patients requiring short-duration visits at home and/or companionship during hospital visits. The role combines clinical expertise with attentive companionship, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and well-being throughout their healthcare journey.

Key Responsibilities

As a short Visit Nurse:

Conduct routine nursing tasks during short home visits, including:

Monitoring vital signs (BP, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, etc.)

Medication administration and reminders

Wound care and dressing changes

Post-surgical or post-discharge follow-up care

Assistance with mobility and basic physiotherapy exercises (if required)

Record and report changes in the patient's condition to physicians/family/care coordinators.

Educate patients and families on care routines, treatment adherence, and lifestyle modifications.

As Hospital Companion:

Accompany patients during hospital visits, admissions, or procedures.

Coordinate well with seamless communication between Assist health staff, patient and hospital staff.

Provide comfort, reassurance, and non-clinical companionship during hospital visit of patient.

Be able to communicate about the sequence of medical procedures and updates to be done to patient and family.

Ensure patient's personal needs are met ( comfort, hygiene assistance, mobility support).

Maintain patient safety by preventing falls, assisting with movements, and monitoring environment.

Assist in handling paperwork, billing and insurance procedures for the patient.

Qualifications

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Nursing (GNM/B.Sc Nursing preferred).

Prior experience in home healthcare, hospital settings, or geriatric care preferred.

Basic knowledge of emergency response and first aid.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Compassionate, patient, and attentive to detail.

Key Skills

Clinical proficiency in routine nursing care

Empathy and emotional support skills

Ability to work independently and responsibly

Maintain patient confidentiality and good professional ethics at all times.

Good organizational and observation skills

Compensation

Competitive salary/hourly rate based on experience.

Additional allowances for extended work hours.

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: ?800.00 - ?1,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person