Health Care Assistant PACU
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Job Summary
Assist with patient care and daily activities as directed by the Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator ensuring individual needs are met.
Communicate professionally and respectfully with patients nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members.
Support safe patient handling mobility personal hygiene and elimination needs while following established procedures.
Ensure appropriate equipment beds trolleys and supplies are available for post-operative care and theatre requirements.
Maintain patient safety by following age- and condition-specific precautions identifying emergencies and promptly reporting and documenting concerns.
Protect patient privacy and confidentiality while adhering to hospital policies departmental procedures and professional standards.
Maintain a clean safe clinical environment by practising proper hand hygiene infection prevention and control measures.
Monitor stock levels replenish supplies coordinate with relevant departments and assist with patient transfers from the recovery area to designated wards.
Support individualised patient care including meal supervision and special dietary requirements family involvement and adherence to visiting policies.
Attend mandatory training staff meetings and performance reviews; maintain professional appearance effective time management and flexibility to work across departments as required.
Leaving Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
QQI/FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant qualification including all eight modules or an equivalent nursing qualification.
Previous healthcare experience is desirable particularly in an acute hospital setting.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrate motivation initiative and a proactive approach to responsibilities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
Strong planning organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
Demonstrate flexibility in work assignments departmental rotations shift rostering night duty and on-call requirements where applicable.
Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care while treating patients relatives and colleagues with empathy dignity and respect.
Maintain a polite and professional attitude in all situations demonstrating reliability and a commitment to hospital policies and standards.
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Pension scheme
Education support and funded training
Career progression opportunities
Welcome / relocation bonus
Paid annual leave and public holidays
Sick pay scheme
Income protection
Staff discounts
Flexible working options
Parking and travel saver schemes
Required Skills:
Leaving Certificate or an equivalent qualification. QQI/FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant qualification including all eight modules or an equivalent nursing qualification. Previous healthcare experience is desirable particularly in an acute hospital setting. Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrate motivation initiative and a proactive approach to responsibilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely. Strong planning organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Demonstrate flexibility in work assignments departmental rotations shift rostering night duty and on-call requirements where applicable. Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care while treating patients relatives and colleagues with empathy dignity and respect. Maintain a polite and professional attitude in all situations demonstrating reliability and a commitment to hospital policies and standards.
