Healthcare assistant

Required Skills:

Key Responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant: Personal Care: Assisting with daily living activities like bathing dressing and toileting. Clinical Tasks: Under supervision taking vital signs (temperature pulse blood pressure) and potentially assisting with other clinical tasks like specimen collection. Patient Support: Providing emotional support engaging in conversation and promoting patient comfort and well-being. Maintaining a Safe and Clean Environment: Ensuring patient areas are clean tidy and stocked with necessary supplies. Documentation: Accurately recording observations vital signs and any other relevant information about patient care. Following Instructions: Adhering to care plans and instructions provided by nurses and other healthcare professionals. Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with other healthcare professionals to provide quality care. Skills and Qualities: Caring and Compassionate: A genuine desire to help and support others. Communication Skills: The ability to listen and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues. Observation Skills: The ability to notice changes in a patients condition and report them accurately. Organizational Skills: The ability to manage tasks and prioritize responsibilities. Physical Stamina: The ability to perform physically demanding tasks. Work Settings: Healthcare Assistants can work in a variety of settings including: Hospitals Nursing Homes Clinics Community and Home Care and Aged Care Facilities. Additional Information: In some settings HCAs may also be involved in housekeeping tasks such as laundry and meal preparation. The role of a Healthcare Assistant can be very rewarding offering the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Training and qualifications for HCAs may vary depending on the specific role and employer.

Required Education:

QQI Level 5 Certification: This is a foundational requirement with specific modules like Care Skills and Care of the Older Person being crucial. Work Experience: At least 6 months of recent experience as a Healthcare Assistant is often preferred especially in an Irish healthcare context. Communication Skills: Clear verbal communication is essential particularly when explaining sensitive information to patients. Compassion and Empathy: A genuine desire to improve the lives of others is a ke