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Health Care Assistant

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    Bloomfield Health Service
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    Ref: #JOB-2460772
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    Bloomfield Hospital, Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, D16 C6T4
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    No of positions: 7
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    31150.00 - 35754.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 30 Jul 2026
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    Closing On: 27 Aug 2026

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Employer: Bloomfield Hospital
Location: Stocking Lane, Rathfarnham Dublin 16, Ireland
Hours of work per week: 39 hours weekly/78 hours fortnightly

About Bloomfield:
Bloomfield Hospital provides a spectrum of neuropsychiatric services to adults with a range of severe and enduring mental health needs such as Alzheimer`s, Parkinson`s, and Huntington`s Diseases, as well as individuals with early onset dementias, schizophrenia and mood disorders. We are the only facility in Ireland that provides a high level of specialized care for people with Huntington’s disease.

In Bloomfield Hospital there is a focus on creating a therapeutic environment by using recovery-oriented clinical practices and therapeutic interventions, which are evidence-based to enable and support patients to achieve their highest level of functioning and quality of life.

Description & Responsibilities:
Wash patients in bed shower or bath as required.
Making beds.
Help patients/residents to dress. Lift, move, turn, and re-position patients, using the appropriate equipment at all times.
Care of incontinent, colostomy, and ileostomy patients. Supervise incontinent, colostomy, and ileostomy patients in toilets, on commodes, and in bathrooms and assist with appropriate hygiene and incontinence wear. Give and remove bedpans, urinals, and commodes as required. 
Record and monitor bowel function, measuring urinary output, output from IDC, and urostomy. Notify nursing staff throughout the shift.
Understand, assist, and promote patients’ oral hygiene including denture care. Care for patients’ hair and nails as required. Shave male patients.
Mobilise and help patients to exercise as required.
Ensure the comfort and safety of patients are met as per local policy.
Assist patients/residents as per care plan with nutritional intake and record keeping of same.
Assist nurses with procedures when necessary. 
Weigh patients using appropriate equipment specific to the patient’s/resident’s needs. Record, inform, and report to nursing staff.
Give and remove emesis containers and sputum cartons.
Understand the basics of skin integrity and promote and maintain the same through positive interventions. 
Maintain active communication with nursing staff. 
Assist the nursing staff with pressure sore prevention and care.

Person Specification:
The successful candidate will have completed a QQI Level 5 or Fetac 5 (8 modules) in Healthcare or Pre-Nursing or similar Nursing Qualification.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
Previous experience in a psychiatric environment is an advantage.
Care Skills and Care Support are essential.

Our benefits include:
Generous shift premiums (25% night duty, double time Sundays and bank holidays).
Contributory pension.
Fixed roster patterns.
Further education supports available.
Comprehensive training.
Free onsite staff parking.
Subsidised restaurant.
Employee assistance programme.
Uniforms supplied on commencement of employment.
Cycle to work Scheme
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Career Level

  • Entry Level

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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