Health Care Assistant - UPMC WhitfieldLocation: UPMC Whitfield HospitalJob type: PermanentOverview 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: Duties & ResponsibilitiesHave 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 Leave 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 commercialisation arm, UPMC Enterprises, and through UPMC International.Providing high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006, UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations at UPMC Whitfield and in Cork, the UPMC Sports Medicine Clinic at SETU Arena, Waterford, TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick, TUS Thurles Campus, Tipperary, and the UPMC Concussion Network. The UPMC Institute for Health is located in Mayo and the Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny. UPMC is the Official Healthcare Partner of the GAA and GPA.