HCA Healthcare Assistant Dublin South hospital mental health

HCA Healthcare Assistant Dublin South Mental Health

Healthcare Assistants (Full-Time)
Hospital
Dublin South
Salary: €27,378-€31,434 a year - Permanent, Full-time
Permanent
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Weekend availability
Night shift

Benefits
Bike to work scheme
Free parking
On-site parking
Uniform provided
More details see below


We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to join a hospital Team in South Dublin

This is a great opportunity for both experienced and newly qualified Healthcare Assistants to be an active part of a committed multidisciplinary team and to make a significant contribution in the area of mental health.

A fantastic opportunity to join a mental health organisation in South Dulin

Hours of work per week: 39 hours per week. Shift assignments will include day, night and weekend shifts, and require flexibility to meet the needs of the service.

Duties of the role:

Wash patients in bed shower or bath as required.
Making beds.
Help patients/residents to dress. Lift, move, turn, re-position patients, using the appropriate equipment at all times.
Care of incontinent, colostomy and ileostomy patients. Supervise incontinent, colostomy and ileostomy patients in toilets, on commodes and in bathrooms and assist with appropriate hygiene and incontinence wear. Give and remove bedpans, urinals and commodes as required.
Record and monitor bowel function, measuring urinary output, output from IDC and urostomy. Notify nursing staff throughout shift.
Understand, assist and promote patients' oral hygiene including denture care. Care for patients' hair and nails as required. Shave male patients.
Mobilise and help patients to exercise as required.
Ensure the comfort and safety of patients are met as per local policy.
Assist patients/residents as per care plan with nutritional intake and record keeping of same.
Assist nurses with procedures when necessary.
Weigh patients using appropriate equipment specific to the patient's/resident's needs. Record, inform and report to nursing staff.
Give and remove emesis containers and sputum cartons.
Understand the basics of skin integrity and promote and maintain same through positive interventions.
Maintain active communication with nursing staff.
Assist the nursing staff with pressure sore prevention and care.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have completed a QQI Level 5 (8 modules) in Healthcare or equivalent.

Minimum of 6 months experience as a Healthcare Assistant is an advantage.

Previous experience in a psychiatric environment is an advantage.

Care Skills and Care Support are essential.


Our benefits include:

Competitive pay rates
Generous shift premiums (25% night duty, double time Sundays and bank holidays)
Contributory pension
Fixed roster patterns
Further education supports available
Comprehensive training
Free onsite staff parking
Subsidised onsite restaurant
Employee assistance programme
Career development
Flexible working arrangements
Uniforms supplied on commencement of employment
Dublin Bus Irish Rail Tax Savers & Cycle to Work Scheme

For immediate interview please email your CV to:orla.carroll@headhuntinternational.com

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