Medforce is hiring for a Healthcare Assistant for acute hospitals settings in Galway! This is a part time role with full flexibility to choose your own hours.
What we offer:
* Signing Bonus: Receive a €150 signing bonus upon joining our team payable after probation
* HSE pay scale
* Refer a Friend Bonus: Refer a friend and receive a bonus of €200.
* Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
* Career Progression: Opportunities for career growth within our organisation.
* Incentives and Awards: Recognizing and rewarding your hard work.
* Regular Training Updates: Stay informed and enhance your skills with regular training sessions.
* 24/7 agency support
Your Duties:
* Helping patients with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
* Assisting with oral hygiene and denture care.
* Assisting patients with walking, transferring from bed to wheelchair, and positioning in bed.
* Encouraging and aiding patients in exercises and mobility activities as directed by healthcare professionals.
* Assisting patients with eating and drinking.
* Monitoring and recording food and fluid intake.
* Providing incontinence care and changing bed linens as necessary.
* Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of medical equipment.
* Sterilizing instruments and ensuring proper storage.
* Supporting nurses and doctors during examinations and procedures.
* Providing assistance in wound care and dressing changes.
* Maintaining accurate patient records.
* Adhering to protocols by following hospital policies, procedures, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including infection control practices.
* Recording observations and reporting changes in patient condition.
What You Need:
* Right to work in Ireland.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Access to a vehicle is preferred but not essential; however, you must be able to commute easily.
* Full QQI 5 Major Healthcare Support Award (8 modules completed essential) or a Nursing Degree.
* A good understanding of the Irish healthcare system and care.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others and meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply. Join our team where your dedication is valued, and you can build a rewarding career in healthcare.
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