Permanent

recruitNet; Sandyford; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Educación

Leaving Certificate

QQI/FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant

Descripción del empleo

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.