Ward Attendant - Day Shifts (Our Lady's)

Mater Private is seeking to recruit a Part Time Ward Attendant (Permanent). We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate individual with an interest in a career in healthcare. Shift patterns are as follows:1x 7:30am - 19:30pm1x 7:30am - 14:30pmHours - 17.25 per week Contract Type - Permanent Duties And Responsibilities

• Introduces patients to other staff and patients as appropriate.
• Informs patient’s re: “No Smoking Policy”
• Orientates patients to the general ward to include Nurses Station, Clinical Nurse Manager’s office, general facilities and fire exits.
• Demonstrates how to use TV remote control, phone, call bell, lights and ensure all are within easy access to the patient.
• Inform patient of Mass and other Religious Services times and TV channel as appropriate.
• Assists patient with feeding as supervised by RGN.
• Assists patient with personal care as supervised by RGN.
• Accompanies patient’s mobilizing as supervised by RGN.
• Accompanies patient’s mobilizing as supervised by RGN.
• Reports to Nursing Staff any complaints or other concerns expressed by patients or family
• Communicates concerns regarding patients to Clinical Nurse Manager.
• Directs patients, relatives and telephone enquiries to appropriate nursing personnel.
• On patient discharge, accompany patient to foyer and use luggage trolley as provided.
• Reports to Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse in Charge at the beginning of each shift and when leaving the floor for meal breaks.
• Ensures all stock levels are adequate as per ward guidelines.
• Ensures store room and clean utility rooms are kept neat and tidy.
• Practice Infection Control guidelines as per hospital policies.
• Responsible to attend mandatory training as provided by the hospital.
• Carries out appropriate duties as mat be assigned from time to time by Clinical Nurse Manager.

Application Criteria:

• Good standard of education
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Awareness/sensitivity toward patient needs
• Discretion & ability to use initiative
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to multi-task.

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