Health Care Assistant - PACU

recruitNet; Dublin; Vor Ort; EUR 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Education support and funded training

Career progression opportunities

Welcome / relocation bonus

Paid annual leave and public holidays

Sick pay scheme

Income protection

Staff discounts

Flexible working options

Parking and travel saver schemes

Zusammenfassung

RecruitNet International Ltd is hiring a Healthcare Assistant-PACU for a hospital in Dublin, Ireland. This on-site, permanent full-time role supports post-operative patient care, adheres to hospital policies, and works within a multidisciplinary team.

Key duties include assisting with patient care, maintaining a safe clinical environment, coordinating with nursing staff, and ensuring equipment and supplies are available.

Qualifikationen

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent required.
• QQI/FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant qualification (eight modules) or equivalent nursing qualification.
• Previous healthcare experience desirable, especially in an acute hospital setting.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate motivation, initiative and a proactive approach to responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with clear and concise information delivery.
• Strong planning, organisational and time management skills with task prioritisation.
• Demonstrate flexibility in work assignments, rotations, rostering, night duty and on-call requirements where applicable.

Aufgaben

• Assist with patient care and daily activities as directed by the Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator.
• Communicate professionally with patients, nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members.
• Support safe patient handling, mobility, hygiene and elimination needs following procedures.
• Ensure equipment, beds, trolleys and supplies are available for post-operative care and theatre requirements.
• Maintain patient safety by identifying emergencies and reporting concerns.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Time management

Flexibility

Ausbildung

Leaving Certificate

QQI/FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant (eight modules)

Equivalent nursing qualification

Jobbeschreibung

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.We are hiring a Healthcare Assistant-PACU to aHospital in Dublin, Ireland.Location: Dublin (On-site)Job Type: Permanent | Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and daily activities as directed by the Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator, ensuring individual needs are met.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with patients, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Support safe patient handling, mobility, personal hygiene, and elimination needs while following established procedures.
• Ensure appropriate equipment, beds, trolleys, and supplies are available for post-operative care and theatre requirements.
• Maintain patient safety by following age- and condition-specific precautions, identifying emergencies, and promptly reporting and documenting concerns.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality while adhering to hospital policies, departmental procedures, and professional standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe clinical environment by practising proper hand hygiene, infection prevention, and control measures.
• Monitor stock levels, replenish supplies, coordinate with relevant departments, and assist with patient transfers from the recovery area to designated wards.
• Support individualised patient care, including meal supervision and special dietary requirements, family involvement, and adherence to visiting policies.
• Attend mandatory training, staff meetings, and performance reviews; maintain professional appearance, effective time management, and flexibility to work across departments as required.

Requirements

• Leaving Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
• QQI/FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant qualification, including all eight modules, or an equivalent nursing qualification.
• Previous healthcare experience is desirable, particularly in an acute hospital setting.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate motivation, initiative, and a proactive approach to responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Demonstrate flexibility in work assignments, departmental rotations, shift rostering, night duty, and on-call requirements where applicable.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while treating patients, relatives, and colleagues with empathy, dignity, and respect.
• Maintain a polite and professional attitude in all situations, demonstrating reliability and a commitment to hospital policies and standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Pension scheme
• Education support and funded training
• Career progression opportunities
• Welcome / relocation bonus
• Paid annual leave and public holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Income protection
• Staff discounts
• Flexible working options
• Parking and travel saver schemes