JOB DESCRIPTION
Company Profile and Role Overview
Blackrock Clinic has an opportunity for a Bank Support Worker (Healthcare Assistant) to join our expanding team. Blackrock Clinic is a progressive and pioneering hospital in which care for the patient is central to everything we do.
The Bank Support Worker will work as part of the ward/department team under the supervision of registered nurses and:
* Participates in the delivery of patient care
* Contributes towards ward/department organisation
* Gives support to registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment.
Qualifications
* Fetac Level 5 Healthcare support course
* Have at least 1-3 years’ experience in a relevant care setting.
* Have the legal right to work in Ireland
Job Responsibilities
* At all times treating patients with dignity and respect, exercising discretion and maintaining their confidentiality.
* Assisting patients to become as independent as possible by giving the appropriate level of support.
* Maintaining personal hygiene.
* Ensuring adequate nutritional intake and hydration.
* Assisting with basic patient care duties.
* Assisting the patients to achieve their maximum physical comfort.
* Maintaining the ward/department environment to promote good infection control and health and safety at work.
* Participating in discussion about patient care and ward/departmental development, including handover and team meetings.
* Undertaking a range of administrative and clerical tasks associated with patient care to facilitate the smooth running of the ward/department.
* Complying with the policies and procedures at Blackrock Clinic.
* You must comply with all hospital policies in relation to Infection Prevention and Control. Every employee has a responsibility to know how to reduce infection in their role.
Professional Responsibilities
* Communicate appropriately with colleagues and other members of the healthcare teams.
* Recognise limitations and seek assistance where necessary.
* Attend and contribute to appropriate meetings.
* Report all incidents immediately, which may adversely affect a patient, colleague or the Blackrock Clinic.
* Communicating clearly and appropriately with patients, their relatives/friends, colleagues, and all other members of the multidisciplinary team including responding to queries, answering the phone, taking messages, and passing on written and verbal information to patients.
* Support the philosophy, objectives, and goals of Blackrock Clinic.
* Observe the appropriate lines of authority.
* Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patients and the activities of Blackrock Clinic.
* Demonstrate flexibility by assisting in all areas of the hospital/clinic as required.
* Assist in the orientation of new personnel.
* Continue to develop personal knowledge and skills and seek outside educational opportunities.
Desired Skills
* Strong written and verbal communications.
* Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
* Ability to execute tasks assigned.
* Ability to work well under pressure.
How To Apply:
If you are interested in the above position, please send your updated CV to Laura.Butler@blackrockhealth.com or apply through https://api.occupop.com/shared/job/bank-support-worker-26e5f.
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