Overview
Post Title: Renal/Dialysis Services - Health Care Assistant Part Time
Post Status: Permanent Contract
Department: TUN Directorate
Location: Beaumont Hospital
Reports to: CNMIII/CNMII Dialysis Therapies Centre
Salary: Appointment will be made the Health Care Assistant Grade at a point in line with Government pay policy. €35,434 to €44,539
Hours of work: Part Time 33.3 Hours per week.
Closing Date: 12 noon on 4/4/2025
Please note the hospital reserves the right to close the competition early should a substantial number of applications be received.
Position Summary:
The role of the HCA is to support the delivery of patient care under the supervision and direction of qualified nursing personnel.
Responsibilities
Duties assigned to the Health Care Assistant will vary depending on the care setting and will include the following functions. This is not an exhaustive list.
1. To carry out assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (e.g., to assist patients/residents maintain standards of personal hygiene, laundry, dietary intake, physical and mental health).
2. Assisting the Registered Nurse in the provision of quality nursing service by promoting and adopting philosophy of care within the service area.
3. To report any incident or potential incident that may compromise the health and safety of residents, staff or visitors and take appropriate action.
4. Engage the residents in a personal and individual way and encourage socialisation and participation in meaningful activities.
Health Care Assistants should conduct themselves in a manner that conveys respect of the individual and ensures safe resident care. The personal characteristics that indicate these principles should include:
* Confidentiality
* Courtesy
* Accountability
* Communication
* Dignity and privacy
* Health and safety
Qualifications
Mandatory Qualifications:
(a) Candidates must, on the latest date for receipt of applications, hold:
1. The relevant health Skills FETAC Level 5 qualification (8 modules must be completed. Mandatory modules that must be completed as part of the 8 modules are Infection, Prevention & Control, Communication and Care Skills) OR
2. An equivalent relevant health care qualification AND
3. Be currently employed as a Health Care Assistant or a comparable role
(b) Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role.
Desirable: Must have two years Health Care Assistant experience in a Health Care setting.
A panel may be formed from which vacancies that may arise over the next 12 months may be filled.
Further Information for Candidates:
Informal Enquiries ONLY to:
Name: Colm Fox
Title: CNM III Dialysis & Nephrology
Email address: colmfox@beaumont.ie
Telephone: 018528606
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