Healthcare Assistant

Location Dublin
Job-type Temporary
Salary €14 - €18 per hour
Reference J343705
Date Published over 2 years ago
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Agency Healthcare Assistant - Temple Street Hospital

THE OPPORTUNITY:
Healthcare Assistant, Temple Street Hospital - Temporary

THE BACKGROUND:
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 Temple Street Hospital.
We are proud to have partnered with Temple Street Hospital to recruit 10 additional HCAs to work on a consistent basis alongside our existing team to offer increasing support to this hospital's front-line service.
CHI at Temple Street is an acute national paediatric hospital with a mission to promote and provide child centred, research-led and learning informed healthcare, to the highest standards of safety and excellence.
As a Healthcare Assistant in Temple Street Hospital, you will work across multiple wards and locations providing support to patients in the areas of 1:1 specialling, general patient care and nursing support.
As well as assisting the day-to-day activities for the wards service, you will work under the supervision and direction of Nursing Staff in relation to duties and responsibilities associated with patient care. Confidentiality must be maintained for all patients and the Health Care Assistant must work closely with parents in providing basic care needs.

Please join us in delivering a world class service!

If you think the position is right for you, let's talk!

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!

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.

**TTM REWARDS** Discounts on Hotels, fuel and much more!

!!Immediate Start!!

THE CONTACT:
Please call:065 686 9300
Email:keith.oconnell@ttmhealthcare.com



TTM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.