September 16, 2024

Medforce

Cork

TEMPORARY & PART TIME

Healthcare Assistants

Salary: €16.30 - 29.00 per hour
Reference: HCA CORK

Medforce is currently hiring Agency Healthcare Assistants for acute hospitals settings in Cork! This is a part time vacancy offering a choice of shifts.

What we offer:

Signing Bonus: Receive a €150 signing bonus upon joining our team payable after probation
HSE pay scale
Refer a Friend Bonus: Refer a friend and receive a bonus of €200.
Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
Career Progression: Opportunities for career growth within our organisation.
Incentives and Awards: Recognizing and rewarding your hard work.
Regular Training Updates: Stay informed and enhance your skills with regular training sessions.
24/7 agency support

Your Duties:

Helping patients with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Assisting with oral hygiene and denture care.
Assisting patients with walking, transferring from bed to wheelchair, and positioning in bed.
Encouraging and aiding patients in exercises and mobility activities as directed by healthcare professionals.
Assisting patients with eating and drinking.
Monitoring and recording food and fluid intake.
Providing incontinence care and changing bed linens as necessary.
Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of medical equipment.
Sterilizing instruments and ensuring proper storage
Supporting nurses and doctors during examinations and procedures.
Providing assistance in wound care and dressing changes
Maintaining accurate patient records, including car
Adhering to Protocols by following hospital policies, procedures, and protocols and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including infection control practice
Recording observations and reporting changes in patient condition.

What You Need:

Right to work in Ireland
Excellent communication skills.
Access to a vehicle is preferred but not essential however you must be able to commute easily
Full QQI 5 Major Healthcare Support Award (8 modules completed essential) or a Nursing Degree
A good understanding of the irish healthcare system and care

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others and meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply. Join our team where your dedication is valued, and you can build a rewarding career in healthcare.
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