Healthcare Assistant (ROLLING CAMPAIGN)
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ROLE: Healthcare Assistant
Location: CUH
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Details
The Grade of Health Care Assistant (HCA) was first introduced in 2001 as a member of the healthcare team to assist and support the nursing function. The role of HCA is a valuable and critical part of the provision of care in the health service and their role in support of other health professionals is a key element of the job. HCAs provide assistance, support, and direct personal care to patients.
Purpose of the Post
To assist with the delivery of patient care under the supervision and direction of Nursing or other Professional Staff.
“Healthcare assistants provide assistance, support and direct personal care to patients and residents in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, aged care facilities, as well as community and domestic settings. They generally work in support, or under delegation, direction and supervision, of health professionals. They support multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of high-quality care.” - International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO).
Informal Enquiries
Lennon Nyamanhindi, ADON
Tel: 087-1080659 Email: lennon.nyamanhindi@hse.ie