The role of the Healthcare Assistant is to support the delivery of patient care under the supervision and direction of qualified Nursing personnel.
Responsibilities:
* Ward based Healthcare Assistants.
* Supporting the Reg Nurse (RN) in attending to all patients' needs.
* Assisting with nutrition and hydration and assisting patients where required.
* Working with RN/Multidisciplinary Team in the mobilisation/rehabilitation of patients.
* Working as part of a team in pressure area prevention.
* Assisting patients with mouth care as needed.
* Maintaining high standards in hygiene.
* Communicating with patients, their families, and parents.
* Assisting with the needs of patients and families at End of Life.
* Have a working knowledge of HIQA standards as they apply to the role/care setting, e.g. Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, and Hygiene standards.
Eligibility Criteria - Candidates must have at the closing date for receipt of applications:
* The relevant health skills QQI (formerly FETAC) level 5 qualification, OR an equivalent relevant health care qualification or a comparable healthcare qualification as outlined in the Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) NARIC Ireland framework.
OR
* Be currently employed as a Health Care Assistant or in a comparable role.
AND
* Candidates must have the personal competence and capacity to properly discharge the duties of the role.
Closing date for applications is 1pm on Friday, 24 January 2025.
Mercy University Hospital (MUH):
* MUH is a growing voluntary hospital in the heart of Cork City. We have over 1,500 staff providing complex diagnostic, medical and surgical care through our inpatient, day patient, outpatient and emergency services.
* We support staff development with approx. 100 promotions annually.
* We prioritise work-life balance with 28% of our team working part-time hours.
* We offer nationally agreed enhanced Salary Scales, Pension Scheme, excellent holidays, canteen, and Study Leave and Assistance.
* From Cardiac Care to Intensive Care, our varied specialist services offer real career choice to our team.
* We live by our Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice, Respect and Team Spirit.
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