Role Title: Health Care Assistant
Location: Swords, Dublin
Contract: Full time
Duration: Fixed Term (9 months)

Vhi Health & Wellbeing DAC currently has a part time fixed term (9 months) role in our Urgent Care Clinic for the position of Health Care Assistant based in Swords, Dublin.
The Health Care Assistant supports the day-to-day activities of VHI Health & Wellbeing services, working on a rota under the supervision of Nursing Staff, who determine patient care duties.They must maintain patient confidentiality, work closely with patients and families to provide basic care, and assist Nursing Staff in delivering patient care under Clinical Nurse Managers and Staff Nurses, including nursing care, associated duties, and general clinical tasks relevant to the service area.

About us for Health and Wellbeing
Our purpose at Vhi is to help our customers and patients live longer, stronger and healthier lives. A big part of delivering this purpose is to create a workplace culture where all colleagues feel connected, informed and motivated to do their best work. At Vhi, we have a set of shared values that drive the kind of behaviour we want and that will support colleagues to grow, develop and play a key part in our success.

Leading the way in private healthcare, we now offer an extensive range of career options across several specialities within the healthcare space, including in: urgent care, planned care, primary care, health screening, hospital @ home, women’s health, pharmacy, digital health, out of hours emergency dental care, and nurseline 24/7. The efficient running of these services is made possible by our teams of highly skilled healthcare professionals.

What we offer:
As a member of the Vhi team, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Pension
• Health insurance for you and your family
• Income protection in the event of illness
• Ongoing training and development
• Sports and social club

What you will do (Full Job spec is available upon request):

• Decontaminate equipment, manage calls/enquiries, support and escort patients, deliver samples, assist during consultations, and undertake required training.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and ensure all care areas are stocked in line with Infection Control standards.
• Assist with patient care, mobility, transfers, positioning, safety, and exercises, ensuring comfort and escorting patients as required.
• Report patient changes, incidents, and queries; ensure documentation is countersigned; give and receive feedback.
• Complete cleaning schedules, assist with clerical duties, maintain equipment, waste disposal, supplies, and safe environments.
• Report faults/incidents, comply with policies, support patient needs (belongings, first aid, information), and perform assigned duties.
• Develop skills in ECGs, vital signs, procedures, urinalysis, and patient weight checks.
• All staff must comply with legislative and VHI H&W quality, safety, and risk requirements, participate in audits, evaluations, and improvement initiatives aligned with national standards.
• All staff must follow hygiene standards to maintain a clean, safe environment and prevent infection, with managers accountable for best practice.
• Mandatory training includes hand hygiene every 2 years and annual sharps awareness.

What you will need to be successful:

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• FETAC Level 5 or equivalent qualification.
• 2 years previous Acute/Community Hospital Experience.
• A nursing Certificate (from another country) but recognised by QQI to be at FETAC Level 5.
• Knowledge and understanding of hygiene and cleaning standards.
• Experience working within a Urgent Care/ Emergency Department setting.
• Ability to build strong communication networks, lead within scope, and drive change while maintaining service continuity.
• Experience engaging healthcare organisations and multidisciplinary teams, with strong influencing, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
• Capability to analyse complex information, anticipate issues, and make timely, informed decisions within governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build networks and deliver results through collaboration and influence.
• Demonstrate alignment with the Vhi Values.

Sustainability
At Vhi, we believe that the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. That’s why we’re on a journey towards an integrated model of healthcare that puts people and the planet at its heart.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility
At Vhi, we are on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations at every stage of the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities, neurodivergence, or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation, please contact, and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch via email.

Any information you provide will be treated confidentially within the recruitment team and used solely for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations during the application and recruitment process.

Vhi is an equal opportunities employer.

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