PACU Healthcare Assistant — Acute Care, Dublin (Permanent)

recruitNet; Sandyford; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospital in Dublin on-site is hiring a Healthcare Assistant-PACU to support post-operative patient care in a busy acute hospital. The role requires Leaving Certificate or equivalent and QQI/FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant qualification.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, assist with patient care, mobility, hygiene, monitor supplies, and maintain a safe, clean clinical environment while upholding privacy and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• QQI/FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant qualification, including all eight modules.
• Experience in acute hospital setting preferred.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning, organisation and time management.
• Flexible with shift rostering, nights, and on-call.
• Patient-centred care with empathy and respect.

Responsibilities

• 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 while following procedures.
• Ensure equipment, beds, trolleys, and supplies are available for post-operative care and theatre requirements.
• Maintain patient safety by following age- and condition-specific precautions and reporting concerns.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality while adhering to hospital policies.
• Maintain a clean, safe clinical environment with proper hand hygiene and infection control.
• Monitor stock levels, replenish supplies, and assist with patient transfers from recovery area to wards.
• Support individualised patient care, including meal supervision and dietary needs, family involvement, and visiting policies.
• Attend mandatory training, staff meetings, and performance reviews; maintain professional appearance and time management; be flexible to work across departments.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Leaving Certificate

QQI/FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Hospital in Dublin on-site is hiring a Healthcare Assistant-PACU to support post-operative patient care in a busy acute hospital. The role requires Leaving Certificate or equivalent and QQI/FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant qualification.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, assist with patient care, mobility, hygiene, monitor supplies, and maintain a safe, clean clinical environment while upholding privacy and hospital policies.