Health Care Assistant

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Health Care Assistant

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HCA in Rehabilitation Job Description Job Title: Health Care Assistant in Rehabilitation Purpose of the Position: To work as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team providing support and assistance to deliver an effective rehabilitation programme following the patients journey in accordance with the mission, values, policies and standards of the National Rehabilitation Hospital. Reporting Relationship: When working in the Nursing Area, the post holder will work independently under the direction and regular supervision of the Registered Nurses and report to the Clinical Nurse Manager or designated officer for the ward/area Accountable to: The post holder will be accountable to; Director of Nursing Patient, Public, their employer Key Working Relationships/ Liaison/Communication: Patients, their family and/or carers, working as a member of the Interdisciplinary team including Nursing, Medical and Therapists and all other professionals and teams with the NRH as required, members of the public, Community Staff, external agencies as required Location The post holder may be located/rotated throughout the hospital based on service need. While the role will predominately involve working in the hospital setting the post holder may be require to travel to or escort patients to other settings HCA in Rehabilitation National Rehabilitation Hospital The National Rehabilitation Hospital to provide high quality care and treatment to patients irrespective of background or status, on the basis of need. Our vision: The hospital, in partnership with the patients and families, endeavours to achieve health and social gain through effective treatment and education of patients who, following illness or injury, require dedicated interdisciplinary rehabilitation services. Our values: The hospital aims to achieve this in a manner that is equitable and transparent in its service delivery, sensitive and responsive to those availing of its services and supportive of the staff entrusted with its delivery. Overview of the Role The Health Care Assistant in Rehabilitation will: Work as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Team, providing nursing support, clinician and therapy assistance to assess, plan and deliver Rehabilitation Programmes to patients Work under the direction of qualified staff in the performance of a variety of tasks and use own initiative, to support the efficient running of the Hospital, this includes time management Work with patients individually or in a group setting under direct and indirect supervision, facilitating their independence with activities of daily living, with the aim of enabling patients to their home/appropriate setting Ensure required paperwork, stock and equipment are maintained, reviewed and ordered to facilitate service delivery with patients.

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Career Level

• Not Required

Expected salary

€39210 per year

Location

Co Dublin

Job date

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 04:53:17 GMT

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