Medforce Healthcare is hiring for a Healthcare Assistant to work in the acute hospital setting of Cork region! This is a part-time role with full flexibility of choosing your own working hours.
If you are looking to further your career, Medforce Healthcare are offering successful candidates the chance to join our growing team while being rewarded for your hard work with fantastic rates aligned with the HSE PayScale.
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, including care.
* Adhering to protocols by following hospital policies, procedures, and protocols 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 contact Claudia at Cbudea@medforce.ie.
Join our team where your dedication is valued, and you can build a rewarding career in healthcare.
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