Applications are invited for the position of Health Care Assistant in Mother Teresa Unit (Surgical Unit)
This role is on a permanent part time basis working 20 hours per week.
The Role:
- Work under the supervision of the CNM/ Nurse in Charge at all times
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Deliver practical nursing care assistance
- Collaborate with the nursing staff in helping patients with the activities of daily living
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Assist in keeping all unit areas clean and tidy
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Cleaning and making up unoccupied beds when necessary
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Attending to the hygiene of equipment such as I.V. stands, infusion pumps, hoists, bed cages, patient chairs, commodes and other ward equipment
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Attend to spillages by reporting same to housekeeping as quickly as possible in order to prevent accidents
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Assist in the disposal of clinical waste according to hospital policy
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Assist mobile but disorientated patients to navigate safely around the unit
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Delivering specimens to the laboratory when necessary
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Checking unit stock and listing those which need re-ordering
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Maintaining orderly storage of supplies
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Any other duties as assigned by the Unit Manager
The Candidate:
- FETAC Qualification - Major Award, Level 5
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Previous experience (1 year) in a similar role
- Excellent communication skills, ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
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Flexibility in work practices - this role may involve working nights and weekends
Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday, July 30th 2026 at 4.30 pm
Blackrock Health Galway Clinic is an Equal Opportunities Employer
