Healthcare Assistant - Inpatient Ward - UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic Dublin
Location: UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic Dublin
Job type: Full-time Contract of Employment
Overview of role:
The role of the Health Care Assistant is to assist the Nursing Staff in the delivery of patient care, under the supervision of the Clinical Nurse Managers and Staff Nurses. The primary role is to assist nurses with nursing care and associated duties.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Distribute sputum and denture cartons to patients as required and ensure denture cartons are labelled appropriately.
Remain with patients who require observation, following assessment by nursing staff.
Deal with patient’s personal property.
Take care of patient’s dentures, glasses and hearing aids.
Receive patients and visitors to the wards with courtesy.
Answer telephones (please see telephone etiquette) and locate appropriate personnel when necessary.
Answer call bells, deal with appropriate requests, and report other requests to nursing staff.Check that bells are in working order and are within the reach of the patient.
Clean and assemble equipment as required e.g. trolleys, drip stands, etc
Assist with the disposal of clinical waste and clean procedure trolleys daily.
Make occupied and unoccupied beds and cots and turn mattresses on weekly basis.
Move beds and furniture within wards as required.
Attend to spillages immediately to reduce the risk of accidents.
Ensure linen cupboard and store areas are kept tidy and stocked.
Assist patients to dress and pack in preparation for discharge.
Restock aprons and gloves in clinical areas.
Keep emergency exits clear at all times i.e. ensure chairs are stored appropriately after visiting hours.
Help prepare the ward for cleaning.
Ensure that sluice room, bathrooms, toilets and other ancillary rooms are kept clean and tidy, in the interest of patient care and Health and Safety requirements.
Assist in keeping the ward areas and day room tidy.
Carry out errands as requested by Clinical Nurse Managers or Deputies e.g. collect faxes/charts, patient errands within the clinic, pharmacy, stores, laboratory and errands to other wards.
Report broken items in need of repair to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Wash all patients’ basins daily, also drip stands, fans, feeding pumps and other equipment as required.
Report to nursing staff any complaints of pain, distress or needs expressed by patients.
Assist other support staff with storage of CSSD and stores.
Assist the transport team transport patients to and from Theatre.
Work as a Covid-19 swabbing HCA in the Test Centre.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Possess a good standard of education
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FETAC Level 5 essential
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Previous experience of working in a caring profession is desirable.
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Have the ability to work on own initiative, prioritise and manage a number of issues simultaneously and demonstrate attention to detail.
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Have the ability to undertake the physical demands of the role.
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Be motivated and able to identify potential difficulties and formulate solutions.
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Be free from any defect or disease which would render him/her unsuitable to hold office and be in a state of health as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.
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Be of good character.
This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility. As UPMC and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the business.
Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.
Performance and Recognition – Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.
Development and Career Opportunities – Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.
About UPMC
UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that’s close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division — an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.
In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC’s operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.
