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Job Description
Seeking experienced Agency Healthcare Assistants for various settings in Carlow. Must be caring, patient, and empathetic with a minimum of 6 months experience as HCA in a nursing home or hospital.
What We Offer
- Signing Bonus: €150 payable after probation
- HSE pay scale
- Refer a Friend Bonus: €200
- Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
- Career Progression: Opportunities for growth within our organisation
- Free Uniform: Complimentary uniform for a professional appearance
- Incentives and Awards: Recognizing and rewarding your hard work
- Regular Training Updates: Stay informed and enhance your skills
- 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
- Adhering to Protocols by following hospital policies, procedures, and protocols
- Recording observations and reporting changes in patient condition
- Organizing and maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff
- Patient Interaction by providing companionship and emotional support to patients
- Supporting Mental Well-being by engaging patients in conversation and recreational activities
Requirements
- Caring, patient, and empathetic nature
- Minimum of 6 months experience as HCA in a nursing home or hospital
- Right to work in Ireland
- Excellent communication skills
- Access to a vehicle is preferred but not essential
- Full QQI 5 Major Healthcare Support Award (8 modules completed essential) or a Nursing Degree
- Good understanding of the Irish healthcare system and care