General Duty Assistant (GDA)

• Job Title: General Duty Assistant (GDA)
• Location: Max Hospital
• Reporting To: Supervisor/Trainer
  
  Job Summary:
• A General Duty Assistant (GDA) plays a critical support role in hospitals and healthcare facilities by assisting nurses, doctors, and other healthcare staff in providing basic patient care. 
• Their role ensures patient comfort, safety, hygiene, and smooth daily operations in clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

• Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and mobility.
• Help in shifting, lifting, or transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs/stretchers.
• Support patients with toileting and personal hygiene needs.
• Monitor and report changes in the patient’s condition to nursing staff.

Support to Medical Staff:

• Assist nurses in procedures like dressing wounds, checking vitals (temperature, pulse, BP).
• Prepare and maintain patient rooms, beds, and belongings.
• Transport lab samples, medications, and documents within departments.

Infection Control & Cleanliness:

• Ensure a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Follow hygiene protocols like handwashing, PPE usage, and cleaning/disinfecting surfaces.
• Dispose of medical waste safely as per hospital norms.

Administrative Tasks:

• Maintain records of patient movement and activities as instructed.
• Handle non-clinical responsibilities like delivering messages or escorting visitors.

Skills & Competencies:

• Compassion and patience in dealing with elderly/sick patients.
• Basic understanding of patient hygiene and hospital care practices.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good physical stamina and emotional strength.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology is a plus.

Educational Qualification:

• Minimum: 10th Pass
• Certification in GDA (Level 3) from a recognized skill development body (NSDC/PMKVY or equivalent) is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Rotational shifts (morning/evening/night) including weekends and holidays.