Applications are invited for the position of:

Healthcare Assistant (In Patient Units) Permanent, Full-Time 39 hours per week

The Role:

• Work under the supervision of the CNM/ Nurse in Charge at all times
• Work on a rotational basis and perform duties under the supervision of the CNM or staff nurse
• Deliver practical nursing care assistance
• Collaborate with the nursing staff in helping patients with the activities of daily living
• Assist in keeping all unit areas clean and tidy
• Cleaning and making up unoccupied beds when necessary
• Attending to the hygiene of equipment such as I.V. stands, infusion pumps, hoists, bed cages, patient chairs, commodes and other ward equipment
• Attend to spillages by reporting same to housekeeping as quickly as possible in order to prevent accidents
• Assist in the disposal of clinical waste according to hospital policy
• Assist mobile but disorientated patients to navigate safely around the unit
• Delivering specimens to the laboratory when necessary
• Checking unit stock and listing those which need re-ordering
• Maintaining orderly storage of supplies
• Any other duties as assigned by the Unit Manager

 The Candidate:

• FETAC Qualification - Major Award, Level 5
• Previous experience (1 year) in a similar role
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team 
• Flexibility in work practices - this role may involve working nights and weekends

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday, July 29th 2024 at 4.30 pm

Blackrock Health Galway Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer