9 Medical Social Work jobs in Saudi Arabia

Assists in the daily functioning of the unit/department in support of patient care. Contributes to the delivery of safe, patient and family focused quality care.

Contributes to the achievement of clinical quality outcome indicators including patient satisfaction.

Upholds and applies the organizational values in order to provide quality patient care.

Provides direct assistance to patients as needed in meeting their personal hygiene needs, including but not
limited to, bed baths/showering, dressing/undressing, toileting and oral hygiene.

Assists patients with eating and drinking and ensures fresh water is available for patients.

Assists in the movement and handling of patients including re-positioning bedridden patients and the
mobilization of patients.

Monitors patient activities and reports all patient related information to the Staff Nurse I / Staff Nurse II
(SNl/SNll) correctly, appropriately and in a timely manner including unusual occurrences.

Measures and records the readings of temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, oxygen
saturation and food and fluid intake and output, height and weight as directed and informs the SNl/SNll of
any abnormal recordings

Accurately measures, empties and documents the content of urinary catheters and drains.

Documents all relevant information correctly, appropriately and in a timely manner.

Receives patient for admission and orientates the patient to the room/unit and services.

Prepares patients for procedures as directed, assists the physician and remains with the patient if required.

Collects specimens such as urine, feces or sputum as directed.

Provides comfort measures such as back care, head, foot and hand massage as needed.

Assists patients with preparations for prayer if needed

Completion of one-year Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program.

No experience required.

1- Current Patient Care Technician licensure from the Saudi Commission for
Health Specialist.
2- Saudi Nationals only.

1. المشاركة في تقديم الاقتراحات ووضع معايير لعمليات مراقبة التكاليف، الجودة، والسلامة، والتخلص من المخلفات لتحسين العمل على خطوط التعبئة.
2. الاشراف على عمال قسم التعبئة والتغليف وعمال خدمات الدعم للتأكد من قيامهم باعمالهم على احسن وجه.
3. مراجعة خطة العمل اليومية مع مدير المصنع لتنفيذها.
4. الاشراف على تجهيز وتشغيل خطوط التعبئة حسب خطة العمل.
5. الاشراف على عمليات التعبئة والتغليف للتأكد من دقة وسلامة تنفيذها ومن سلامة البضائع الجاهزه.
6. اعداد التقارير والكشوفات اللازمة وارسالها لمدير المصنع.
7. التنسيق مع الاقسام الاخرى لطلب المواد الازمه، صيانة، .الخ.
8. التأكد من التزام عمال وفنيي التعبئة والتغليف بتطبيق متطلبات ومعايير JFDA/ISO/GMP.
9. التأكد من اجراء الصيانة للماكينات والمعدات المستخدمة لضمان كفاءة عملها.
10. التأكد من ان الماكينات والمعدات المستخدمة في عمليات التعبئة قد تم تعقيمها وتنظيفها.
11. تأدية أي مهام أخرى يتم تكليفه بها من قبل المسؤولين ولها علاقة بسير العمل.

Social Worker -(230002I)

Description

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Address social concerns of patients.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and counseling therapy for patients and their families.
• Provide follow-up services to appropriate patients and families.
• Participate in preparing treatment plans, especially for patients with psychosocial issues requiring resources such as family support, transportation, and financial assistance.
• Assist in preparing discharge plans to help patients return to their home environment with optimal functioning.
• Respond to referrals for inpatients, outpatients (RDU, special needs, kidney transplant patients), and ER, as per policy.
• Follow up on patients after initial assessment when indicated.
• Support families coping with loss and grief (Code Mercy and Code Blue).
• Provide support to families of DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) patients.
• Assist patients facing financial needs by creating case studies and referring them to appropriate charity channels.
• Contact patients who refuse admission or continuation of care to ensure stability and understand reasons for DAMA, as per policy.
• Provide special care for patients with specific needs, such as terminally ill, handicapped, victims of abuse or domestic violence, and those with social problems not psychiatric in origin.
• Coordinate reporting of abuse and domestic violence cases to MOH and HRSD, and report to the Violence and Abuse Protection Committee.
• Participate in multidisciplinary discharge planning teams.
• Coordinate visits of charity institutions to inpatients periodically.
• Issue Priority to Them Cards and parking stickers for special needs patients, as per policy.
• Assist in communication with clergy and interpreters for patients, if needed.
• Coordinate with the accounting department regarding financial coverage and limits.
• Attend relevant committees and meetings as recommended.
• Perform other duties within the scope of responsibility and requirements of the job.
• Arrange and attend family/physician meetings, including preparation.
• Provide screening and support to patients and families in ICU, CCU, NICU, and PICU.
• Maintain an updated list of interpreters, clergy, and sign language services for patient communication.
• Maintain extensive information on community resources and programs to meet patient needs and share this information with patients and families.
• For kidney transplant social workers: conduct psychosocial evaluations, present data, address problems to the transplant committee, and educate patients on post-transplant expectations regarding medications and insurance.
• Demonstrate compassionate communication skills, ensuring patient-centered care.

Other Job Functions:

• Perform all duties in line with Person-Centered Care values.
• Adhere to all policies, plans, and programs within Fakeeh Care.
• Follow the code of conduct and ethical standards outlined in HCM policies and guidelines.
• Complete mandatory education at least one month prior to expiration.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on quality, safety, accreditation, policy management, and document systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Sociology or Psychology.
• Minimum of 2 years full-time experience as a social worker.
• Valid Saudi Council Certification.

Primary Location: SA-07-Tabuk

Organization: Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital

Schedule: Regular

Shift: Standard

Job Type: Full-time Day Job

Job Posting Date: Aug 13, 2023, 3:05:46 PM