Health Care Assistant - PACU

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

 We are hiring a Healthcare Assistant -PACU to a Hospital in Dublin, Ireland.

Location: Dublin (On-site)

Job Type: Permanent | Full-time

 Key Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and daily activities as directed by the Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator, ensuring individual needs are met.
  

• Communicate professionally and respectfully with patients, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary team members.
  

• Support safe patient handling, mobility, personal hygiene, and elimination needs while following established procedures.
  

• Ensure appropriate equipment, beds, trolleys, and supplies are available for post-operative care and theatre requirements.
  

• Maintain patient safety by following age- and condition-specific precautions, identifying emergencies, and promptly reporting and documenting concerns.
  

• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality while adhering to hospital policies, departmental procedures, and professional standards.
  

• Maintain a clean, safe clinical environment by practising proper hand hygiene, infection prevention, and control measures.
  

• Monitor stock levels, replenish supplies, coordinate with relevant departments, and assist with patient transfers from the recovery area to designated wards.
  

• Support individualised patient care, including meal supervision and special dietary requirements, family involvement, and adherence to visiting policies.
  

• Attend mandatory training, staff meetings, and performance reviews; maintain professional appearance, effective time management, and flexibility to work across departments as required.
  

Requirements

• Leaving Certificate or an equivalent qualification.
  

• QQI/FETAC Level 5 Healthcare Assistant qualification, including all eight modules, or an equivalent nursing qualification.
  

• Previous healthcare experience is desirable, particularly in an acute hospital setting.
  

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  

• Demonstrate motivation, initiative, and a proactive approach to responsibilities.
  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely.
  

• Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  

• Demonstrate flexibility in work assignments, departmental rotations, shift rostering, night duty, and on-call requirements where applicable.
  

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while treating patients, relatives, and colleagues with empathy, dignity, and respect.
  

• Maintain a polite and professional attitude in all situations, demonstrating reliability and a commitment to hospital policies and standards.
  

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Education support and funded training

Career progression opportunities

Welcome / relocation bonus

Paid annual leave and public holidays

Sick pay scheme

Income protection

Staff discounts

Flexible working options

Parking and travel saver schemes