Healthcare Assistant

Position: Healthcare Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time – 39 hours per week

Salary range: HSE Consolidated pay-scale for relevant time period

Reporting to: CNM I/II

***Note that a panel may be formed for future vacancies from candidates not successful in securing a role, the panel will be active for a period of 12mths***

*** Full Job Description Attached ***

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• FETAC Level 5 in Healthcare Support or a relevant qualification.
• Experience in an acute Irish hospital or rehabilitation setting desirable.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will carry out the following duties. Please note this list is not exhaustive and additional duties may be required but will be discussed in detail with the line manager.

JOB OVERVIEW

• To assist with the delivery of patient care under the supervision and direction of Nursing or other Professional Staff.
• Demonstrate motivation and appreciate the importance of providing a quality service for patients and the public.
• Ensure that the patient is aware how to use the call bell.
• Respect patients/resident, their families and colleagues as individuals showing dignity, courtesy and professionalism at all times.
• Act as an advocate for patients.
• Actively promote the participation of patients in their own care, and encourage as much independence as possible.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all information made available to him / her during the course of his / her work.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team.
• Promote a culture that values diversity and respect in the workplace
• Comply with all relevant Clontarf Hospital policies.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO THE POST

The post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post, which may be assigned to him/her from time to time, and to contribute to the development of the post while in office.

This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances.

It is not intended to be exhaustive but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which individuals work.

The duties and responsibilities detailed above reflect the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the service.

Short listing may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your Application Form. The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the ‘eligibility criteria’ and ‘skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification. Therefore, it is very important that all experience is outlined in light of those requirements. Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process.

Please note this competition can be closed early in the event of large volume of applicants.