Health Care assistant. Midland. Irlanda

We are looking for a healthcare assistant who will assist healthcare professionals, under the supervision of qualified nursing staff, to carry out a spectrum of duties. Their tasks include assisting patients with personal care and conducting clinical duties, in a dental care clinic

in addition to carrying out, monitoring, and recording the results of medical tests, which the healthcare professional will analyse. Healthcare assistants will be working under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals and provides first-hand care, comfort, and safety to patients.

Some patients may need extra support to get dental care. We call these patients 'special care patients'.

For example, people with an intellectual, physical or sensory disability who have problems attending a regular dental surgery.

Special care patients may be treated at the HSE dental clinics. But in some cases their treatment may need extra support.

The HSE Dental Service may refer you for treatment under sedation, or for general anaesthetic in a hospital.

For routine or emergency dental treatment of special care patients, contact your local HSE dental clinic

The candidate must be compassionate, patient and possess a genuine passion for working with people.

A quick learner with excellent communication skills

commitment to provide a quality service to residents.

ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications for the role

Degree in Nursing

Degree in Physiotherapy

Degree in social work OR Minimum FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification or equivalent

Minimum 6 Months experience working as a Health Care assistant or in a similar role involving direct client/resident care.

27013.00 euro annual salary

13.32 euro hourly salary

39 hours per week