Healthcare Assistant - Flexible Hours & Growth

UPMC Ireland; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pension plan

Death in service

Critical illness cover

Flexible working

Enhanced annual leave

Job summary

UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the team. The role involves patient observations, maintaining stock, ensuring cleanliness of equipment, preparing beds and environments for postoperative patients, and escorting patients to other departments.

The position is permanent with a 39-hour work week and a salary range of €34,647.00–€42,177.00 per year. UPMC offers a range of benefits and equal opportunities across its Irish operations.

Qualifications

• Previous relevant work experience within a hospital or nursing home setting is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient observations.
• Maintain stocks of linen, treatment room requirements, solutions and office stationery as requested by the Ward Manager or Deputy.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sterility of bedside equipment.
• Prepare the bed and patient environment for the post-operative patient.
• Escort patients to other departments.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Observation skills

Stock management

Job description

UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the team. The role involves patient observations, maintaining stock, ensuring cleanliness of equipment, preparing beds and environments for postoperative patients, and escorting patients to other departments.

The position is permanent with a 39-hour work week and a salary range of €34,647.00–€42,177.00 per year. UPMC offers a range of benefits and equal opportunities across its Irish operations.