Health Care Assistant -UPMC Whitfield

at  UPMC in Ireland

Qualifications & Experience:

• The Post holder must hold the following to fulfil the requirements of this post:
• Relevant Fetac Level 5 or above Qualification.
• Experience in phlebotomy and ECG is an advantage

OVERVIEW OF ROLE:

Assist in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care under the guidance of the qualified nurse and to have a working knowledge of local and national policies and legislation which govern current service provision. To take a lead in the development and provision of therapeutic services to patients. Assume a role which will reflect the values of UPMC Whitfield Hospital. This is a permanent role.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General:
• To assist the department nurses in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based practice, including health promotion.
• To assist the department nurses in the setting of quality standards, including monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidelines and policy.
• To always act in the best interest of patients.
• Maintaining a professional focus towards your duties in keeping with UPMC Whitfield Hospital values.
• To adhere to all the requirements of the Hospital policies, procedures and guidelines.
• To observe and complete confidentiality of all information including awareness and adherence to the legal requirements of GDPR.
• To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as determined by the Director of Nursing within the parameters of the post.
• To rotate between departments of the hospital as requested.
• To have awareness of budgetary control, and the ability to demonstrate economic measures where possible.
• To liaise with stores regarding replenishing of stock using requisitions as set out by the Stores Department.
• To ensure all stock areas, sluices and general areas are always kept clutter free and tidy.
• To liaise with housekeeping regarding rooms ready for cleaning.
• To liaise with facilities management regarding maintenance of equipment and the facility in general.
• Responsible for reporting on changes in patients’ conditions as observed to the nurse in charge.
• To escort patients as required to other departments within the Hospital ensuring the health and safety of patients, self and colleagues at all times.
• Perform delegated clinical and non-clinical duties as required by the nurse in charge without the need for direct clinical supervision.
• Be responsible for accurately recording patient’s valuables and property within Hospital guidelines.
• Assist the patient in performing daily activities of daily living and promoting independence as far as is therapeutic.
• Undergo in house clinical training programmes and undergo all training as applicable to the post including mandatory and statutory training.
• Manage emergency situations as per UPMC Whitfield Hospital policy.
• Adhere to all UPMC Whitfield Hospital policies.
• Professional:
• Responsible for participation in Hospital engagement and competency annual review process, which identifies in conjunction with the manager your own professional development and training needs.
• To participate in Hospital developments under the direction of your clinical supervisor to maximise personal development and patient care.
• To respect and value differing therapeutic processes within the multi-disciplinary team whilst ensuring that the agreed ethos and philosophy is adopted and followed.
• Responsible for ensuring confidentiality is always maintained in accordance with GDPR and Hospital policy.
• Responsible for conducting oneself in a professional manner towards patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Educational Development:
• To undertake and participate in ongoing training related to the role and to comply with all mandatory and statutory training as below:
• Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation
• Radiation protection if applicable
• Manual Handling and Lifting and positioning patients
• Fire prevention
• Health & Safety
• Haemovigilance
• Childrens First
• Basic Life Support
• Elder Abuse Awareness.Opportunities may arise for phlebotomy and ECG training where applicable.

Qualifications & Experience:

• The Post holder must hold the following to fulfil the requirements of this post:
• Relevant Fetac Level 5 or above Qualification.
• Experience in phlebotomy and ECG is an advantage.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits