Healthcare Assistants
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Posted on:
2 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in relocating qualified professionals across Ireland and overseas. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire process including professional registration job placement visa applications and employment permit processing.
We are currently recruiting Healthcare Assistants on behalf of a reputable hospital in Dublin. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality person-centred mental health nursing care in line with professional ethical and organisational standards.
The salary range isper annum depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities
Assist patients/residents with personal hygiene including bed bathing showering or bathing as required.
Make and change beds in accordance with infection control and comfort standards.
Assist patients/residents with dressing and grooming.
Safely lift move turn and reposition patients/residents using appropriate equipment at all times.
Provide care for incontinent patients and those with colostomies and ileostomies including supervision and assistance in toilets on commodes and in bathrooms ensuring appropriate hygiene and use of continence products.
Assist with and remove bedpans urinals and commodes as required.
Record and monitor bowel function urinary output output from indwelling catheters (IDC) and urostomies and report findings promptly to nursing staff throughout the shift.
Promote and assist with oral hygiene including denture care and provide hair nail and shaving care as required.
Assist patients/residents with mobilisation and prescribed exercise programmes.
Ensure patient comfort and safety at all times in line with local policies and procedures.
Assist patients/residents with nutritional intake as outlined in the care plan and accurately record same.
Assist nursing staff with clinical procedures when required.
Weigh patients/residents using appropriate equipment record measurements accurately and report results to nursing staff.
Provide and remove emesis containers and sputum cartons as required.
Demonstrate an understanding of skin integrity and promote and maintain healthy skin through positive preventative interventions.
Maintain effective and ongoing communication with nursing staff.
Assist nursing staff in the prevention and care of pressure injuries.
Requirements
The successful candidate will have completed a QQI Level 5 or FETAC Level 5 (8 modules) qualification in Healthcare Support Pre-Nursing or a similar relevant nursing qualification.
A minimum of one years relevant experience is required.
Previous experience working in a psychiatric or mental health environment is an advantage.
Care Skills and Care Support modules are essential.
Benefits
Fixed roster patterns
Generous healthcare staff shift premiums (25% for night duty; double time on Sundays and bank holidays)
Contributory pension scheme
Career development opportunities
Comprehensive training programmes
Further education supports
On-site library and research facilities
Employee Wellbeing Programme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Free on-site staff parking
Subsidised on-site restaurant
Cycle to Work Scheme
Required Skills:
The successful candidate will have completed a QQI Level 5 or FETAC Level 5 (8 modules) qualification in Healthcare Support Pre-Nursing or a similar relevant nursing qualification. A minimum of one years relevant experience is required. Previous experience working in a psychiatric or mental health environment is an advantage. Care Skills and Care Support modules are essential.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Revenue Cycle Management
- HIPAA
- Healthcare Management
- PMBOK
- Microsoft Outlook
- Project Leadership
- Data Management
- Project Management
- Affiliate Marketing
- Project Management Software
- Supervising Experience
- Workday
