Health Care Assistant - PACU

recruitNet; Sandyford; In loco; EUR 26.000 - 38.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

RecruitNet International Ltd is hiring a Healthcare Assistant-PACU for a hospital in Dublin. Location is on-site in Dublin with permanent, full-time employment.

You will support postoperative patient care, coordinate with nurses and the broader team, and help ensure safety, hygiene, and patient comfort. The role requires Leaving Certificate, QQI Level 5 HCA (or equivalent nursing qualification) and a proactive, communicative team player with good time management.

Competenze

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
• 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.

Mansioni

• 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, personal hygiene, and elimination needs.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are available for post-operative care and theatre requirements.
• Maintain patient safety by following age- and condition-specific precautions and report concerns.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality in line with hospital policies.
• Maintain a clean, safe clinical environment with proper hand hygiene and infection control.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with patient transfers from recovery to wards.
• Support individualized patient care, including meal supervision and dietary needs.
• Attend mandatory training, staff meetings, and performance reviews; be flexible across departments.

Conoscenze

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Patient care

Time management

Formazione

Leaving Certificate

QQI Level 5 HCA

Nursing qualification

Descrizione del lavoro

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-PACUto 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.