Healthcare Assistant

Medforce Healthcare Recruitment is hiring for a Healthcare Assistant for part time to potential full time cover in hospitals and residential settings of intellectual disabilities in the Sligo area.

What we offer:

• Signing Bonus: Receive a €150 signing bonus upon joining our team payable after probation
• HSE pay scale
• Refer a Friend Bonus: Refer a friend and receive a bonus of €200.
• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
• Career Progression: Opportunities for career growth within our organisation.
• Incentives and Awards: Recognizing and rewarding your hard work.
• Regular Training Updates: Stay informed and enhance your skills with regular training sessions.
• 24/7 agency support

Your Duties:

• Helping patients with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Assisting with oral hygiene and denture care.
• Assisting patients with walking, transferring from bed to wheelchair, and positioning in bed.
• Encouraging and aiding patients in exercises and mobility activities as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Assisting patients with eating and drinking.
• Monitoring and recording food and fluid intake.
• Providing incontinence care and changing bed linens as necessary.
• Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of medical equipment.
• Sterilizing instruments and ensuring proper storage
• Supporting nurses and doctors during examinations and procedures.
• Providing assistance in wound care and dressing changes
• Maintaining accurate patient records, including car
• Adhering to Protocols by following hospital policies, procedures, and protocols and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including infection control practice
• Recording observations and reporting changes in patient condition.

What You Need:

• Right to work in Ireland
• Excellent communication skills.
• Access to a vehicle is preferred but not essential however you must be able to commute easily
• Full QQI 5 Major Healthcare Support Award (8 modules completed essential) or a Nursing Degree 
• A good understanding of the irish healthcare system and care

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others and meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply. Join our team where your dedication is valued, and you can build a rewarding career in healthcare.

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