Healthcare Assistant

Location Dublin
Job-type Temporary
Salary €14.48 - €18.48 per hour
Reference J343226
Date Published almost 3 years ago
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Agency Healthcare Assistant - Ballyfermot, Dublin


THE OPPORTUNITY:
Healthcare Assistant, Cherry Orchard Hospital - Temporary

As the National Supplier of Temporary and Permanent staff to the HSE, we are now looking to increase our locum panel of Healthcare Assistants in Dublin. We are proud to have partnered with Cherry Orchard Hospital, an elderly hospital located in Ballyfermot, Dublin. Our team of HCAs currently work across multiple wards and locations across the hospital providing support to patients in the areas of 1:1 specializing in general patient care and nursing support.
The location is well provided for by public transport which helps our team get to work on time every time. Dublin Bus operates the 18, 40, 76 and 76a routes right outside the hospital. The hospital is also close to the M50 an N4. Staff can benefit from free onsite parking making this a very accessible place of work.

We are now seeking to recruit a number of HCA's for shifts from 8am-5pm and 8am - 8pm. A weekly roster will be set out. This will be to work on a consistent basis alongside our existing team to offer increasing support to this hospital's front-line service.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job is for agency Healthcare Assistants and candidates would need to be flexible and available for a range of shifts, throughout the week. Your role would involve working as part of a team of Healthcare Assistants to provide quality care to meet the needs of patients while guided by Nursing staff. Shift allocation can range from specialling to nursing support, depending on the needs of the service.


Your Educational Responsibilities:
A minimum of a FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support/ Pre-nursing Studies. (All 8 Modules complete, 120 Credits).




Your Communication Responsibilities:
Fluent written and spoken English and excellent report writing skills.


Your Health and Safety Responsibilities:
In order to work in a Healthcare setting you must have the appropriate level of immunisation protection in order to proceed. Candidates will need evidence of full immunity for the following inoculations:

• Hepatitis B - full course complete with Titre level confirming immunity
• MMR X 2 - Proof of Vaccination dates essential (Mumps, Measles, Rubella)
• Tuberculosis
• Varicella

THE REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for the role, you will need to:

• A minimum of a FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Healthcare Support/ Pre-nursing Studies. (All 8 Modules complete, 120 Credits).
• Must have eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Have a minimum of 3 months recent experience in a caring/support/specialing role.
• Have fluent written & spoken English.
• Full vaccination record.
• Must have (or be willing to complete) training as required.


THE REWARDS:
You will enjoy the following benefits:

Market leading rates of pay.

Flexible hours - you give your own availability!
TTM Rewards - Discounts on Hotels, Fuel and much more!

Continued personal & professional development.

24 hour on call support.

The opportunity to gain additional experience working with the best employers in the market.

Please note due to the high volume of applicants for this position, we can only respond to candidates that meet the above requirements.

Immediate Start

THE CONTACT: Jonathan
Please call 065 686 9300 extension 116


TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.