Job Description:
Role Overview
The Rehabilitation Specialist Healthcare Assistant will support the Physiotherapist in delivering high-quality rehabilitation and care services to residents in Cahercalla Community Hospital and Hospice, Ennis, Co. Clare.
Core Responsibilities:
* Quality of Care: Provide respectful care to patients and collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to support rehabilitation goals.
* Patient Safety: Adhere to safety protocols and report any concerns or incidents. Assist in patient mobility, ensuring their safety.
* Team Collaboration: Work with the IDT, participate in care planning and meetings, and resolve conflicts positively.
* Professional Development: Maintain qualifications, complete training, and contribute to team knowledge and skills.
Specific Duties:
Communication and Relationships:
* Maintain confidentiality, treat everyone with respect, and report changes in patient condition.
Respiratory Care:
* Assist with respiratory interventions as directed by nursing and therapy staff.
Eating and Drinking:
* Support patients with feeding, monitor food intake, and encourage hydration.
Intimate Care:
* Assist with toileting, personal care, and maintain dignity and infection control standards.
Mobilising:
* Help patients with mobility, rehabilitation exercises, and use of appropriate equipment.
Ward/Department Activities:
* Participate in group therapy, assist with non-clinical tasks, and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Safety and Environment:
* Ensure a safe environment, follow health and safety protocols, and report incidents promptly.
Professional Development:
* Engage in ongoing training and reviews to maintain competency.
Other Duties:
* Perform additional tasks as assigned by the line manager.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
* Experience working as a Health Care Assistant
* Be currently employed in the public health care system as a health care assistant without a Health Care Support at QQI L5 and will be willing to undertake the Health Care Support QQI L5 to include a Rehabilitation Module
* Demonstrates evidence of experience of working in a rehabilitation environment in a hospital setting
* Demonstrates evidence of experience of working with patients in a Health or Caring Service
* Minimum QQI Level 5 in a related field
* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
* Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Continuous professional development opportunities
* Supportive work environment