Health Care Assistant (Hca) Supplementary

Job Title and Grade Position: Health Care Assistant (HCA) Supplementary Irish Title: Cntir Craim Slinte Grade Code: 6075 Competition Reference Reference: Closing Date Campaign Type: Rolling Campaign Proposed Interview Date(s) To Be Confirmed: TBC Taking Up Appointment Start Date: To be indicated at job offer stage Location of Post Location: Ballyshannon Community Hospital, Older Persons Service, South Donegal Panel Information: A supplementary panel may be formed for Ballyshannon Community Hospital, Older People Services, from which current and future permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.
Once formed, the panel will remain in existence for 12 months.
Details of Service Service Description: Older Person Services are expanding to meet the needs of our aging population and offer more rewarding nursing career opportunities.
We are committed to providing high standards of nursing care to clients with various care needs, including palliative, acute, and long-term care.
In addition to Older Person clients, our facilities provide care to younger people with chronic conditions.
Team Collaboration: Work with GPs, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Dieticians, Health Care Assistants, and QRPS Teams to ensure the best outcomes for service users and residents.
Reporting Relationship Reporting To: Clinical Nurse Manager 2 or designated officer in the Nursing area Accountable To: Assistant Director of Nursing and the Director of Nursing Purpose of the Post Main Purpose: Assist with the delivery of resident/older adult care under the supervision and direction of Nursing or other Professional Staff.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities Role Description: Assist in providing high standards of health and social care to residents/older adults under the direction of a nurse, supporting residents in directing their own lives according to their cognitive and physical abilities.
Core Responsibilities Clinical Duties: Carry out baseline clinical observations (e.g., blood pressure, pulse, temperature, urinalysis) under delegation Assist in providing quality service under Registered Nurse's direction Act as an advocate for residents/older adults Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate good interpersonal skills Promote a culture that values diversity and respect Quality and Safety Duties Include: Support quality standards and improvement initiatives Work within role, adhering to legislation, policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines Report complaints and ensure actions support a person-centred service Cooperate with quality reviews/service evaluations Health & Safety Duties Include: Observe all rules relating to Health and Safety and Conduct at Work Report accidents, incidents, or near misses Attend training courses and maintain a strict code of personal hygiene Assist with maintaining a safe environment and support resident mobility and safety Education & Training Training Duties: Attend induction and mandatory in-service education Participate in team-based development and personal development planning Ensure knowledge and skills are updated Communication and Teamwork Communication Duties: Communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and healthcare workers Report to nursing staff any changes in the resident's condition using appropriate communication tools Participate in team handovers, meetings, and care planning Specific Care Duties Breathing: Assist residents with breathing, positioning, and oxygen-supplying equipment as directed Eating and Drinking: Assist with meal choices, preparation, and monitoring of nutrition and hydration Elimination: Assist with toileting needs, continence care, and record elimination data Personal Cleansing and Dressing: Assist with bathing, oral care, shaving, and grooming activities Controlling Body Temperature: Assist in maintaining body temperature and reporting changes to nursing staff Mobilising: Promote independence and assist with mobility needs according to care plans End of Life Care: Provide comfort and support to residents and families in end-of-life situations Collaboration in Other Care Activities Support Roles: Contribute to care planning and quality standards Maintain orderly storage, restock supplies, and assist in providing meaningful activities Eligibility Criteria Qualifications: Relevant health skills QQI Level 5 qualification, an equivalent healthcare qualification, or current employment as a Health Care Assistant Personal competence and capacity to discharge the duties of the role Health Requirements Condition: Candidates must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office Character Requirements Condition: Candidates must be of good character Post Specific Requirements Shift Requirements: Night duty and weekend shifts; rotation across different locations may be required Other Requirements License: Clean manual drivers license Skills, Competencies and/or Knowledge Professional Knowledge: Demonstrates evidence of experience working in a Health or Caring Service Demonstrates awareness of person centred approach Demonstrates awareness of role of the Nurse Demonstrates knowledge of Health & Safety regulations Demonstrates knowledge of Health Services and role of Health Care Assistant Planning & Organising: Demonstrates evidence of effective planning and organising skills Demonstrates flexible approach to work Demonstrates ability to work on own initiative Demonstrates good organisational ability with practical competence Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work as a member of team and make positive contributions to that team Demonstrates an understanding of ones own role and the roles of others within the team Demonstrates respect for other team members Demonstrates a willingness to participate in change initiatives Understands the need to be flexible and actively adapt within ones own role Resident/Client/Customer Focus: Demonstrates ability to work in a resident/client/customer focused environment Demonstrates evidence of ability to empathise with and treat residents/older adults, babies, relatives and colleagues with dignity and respect Demonstrates an understanding of the diversity and cultural and ethnic needs of the service users Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates effective communication skills both written and verbal Competition Specific Selection Process Shortlisting / Interview: Short listing may be carried out on the basis of information supplied in your application form The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and skills, competencies and/or knowledge section of this job specification Therefore it is very important that you think about your experience in light of those requirements Failure to include information regarding these requirements may result in you not being called forward to the next stage of the selection process Those successful at the ranking stage of this process (where applied) will be placed on an order of merit and will be called to interview in bands depending on the service needs of the organisation Diversity, Equality and Inclusion The HSE is an equal opportunities employer: Employees of the HSE bring a range of skills, talents, diverse thinking and experience to the organisation The HSE believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to its success we aim to develop the workforce of the HSE so that it reflects the diversity of HSE service users and to strengthen it through accommodating and valuing different perspectives Ultimately this will result in improved service user and employee experience The HSE is committed to creating a positive working environment whereby all employees inclusive of age, civil status, disability, ethnicity and race, family status, gender, membership of the Traveller community, religion and sexual orientation are respected, valued and can reach their full potential The HSE aims to achieve this through development of an organisational culture where injustice, bias and discrimination are not tolerated The HSE welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and offers a range of supports and resources to staff, such as those who require a reasonable accommodation at work because of a disability or long term health condition For further information on the HSE commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion: Please visit the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion web page at Code of Practice The Health Service Executive will run this campaign in compliance with the Code of Practice prepared by the Commission for Public Service Appointments (CPSA): The CPSA is responsible for establishing the principles that should be followed when making an appointment These are set out in the CPSA Code of Practice The Code outlines the standards that should be adhered to at each stage of the selection process and sets out the review and appeal mechanisms open to candidates should they be unhappy with a selection process The reform programme outlined for the Health Services may impact on this role and as structures change the job description may be reviewed: This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder It is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned