Health Care Assistant - UPMC Whitfield
Location: UPMC Whitfield Hospital
Job type: Permanent
Overview of role:
We are currently recruiting a Health Care Assistant at UPMC Whitfield Hospital. This is a permanent, full-time position.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
* Have the ability to perform Patient Observations.
* Maintain infection control policies & procedures.
* Maintain stocks of linen, treatment room requirements, solutions and office stationery as requested by the Ward Manager or Deputy.
* Maintain the cleanliness and sterility of bedside equipment.
* Prepare the bed and patient environment for the post-operative patient.
* Escort patients to other departments.
* Candidates will be rostered over a seven-day period, including night duty. Monday-Friday shifts also available.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Completed a relevant Care Skills course to a minimum of a FETAC Level 5 or equivalent.
* Previous relevant work experience within a Hospital or Nursing Home setting is essential.
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Compensation – Competitive pay for the work employees do – base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.
Benefits – Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Work-Life Balance – Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
A $26 billion healthcare provider and insurer, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based UPMC is inventing new models of patient-centred, cost-effective, accountable care. Working in close collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shares its clinical, managerial and technological skills worldwide through its innovation and
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