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1. 2746887207031;-6.15105390548706;HSE, Nat Rehabilitation Hosp , Rochestown Avenue , Dun Laoghaire , Co. Dublin , A96 RPN4

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT IN REHABILITATION

Purpose of the Position: To work as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team providing support and assistance to deliver an effective rehabilitation programme following the patients journey in accordance with the mission, values, policies and standards of the National Rehabilitation Hospital.

1. Eligibility Criteria - Essential Requirements:

• Hold a QQI Level 5 qualification or comparable relevant equivalent qualification of at least level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework maintained by Qualifications and Quality Ireland, (QQI) specifically Health Care Assistant, Rehabilitation, Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy/ Speech and Language Therapy Assistant.
• Experience working as a Health Care Assistant. Be currently employed in the public health care system as a health care assistant without a Health Care Support at QQI L5 and will be willing to undertake the Health Care Support QQI L5 to include a Rehabilitation Module.
• Demonstrates evidence of experience of working in a rehabilitation environment in a hospital setting.
• Demonstrates evidence of experience of working with patients in a Health or Caring Service.
• Clear knowledge and understanding of how rehabilitation applies/integrates into role.
• Demonstrates fluent English competency skills, and being numerate and literate.
• Communicates effectively, work collaboratively both orally and in writing.
• Having basic information and communication technology skills.
• Demonstrates evidence of effective planning, organisation and delivery of tasks, paying particular attention to meeting the needs of patients.
• Demonstrates ability to work within an interdisciplinary team to support patients to achieve goals, work in a patient focussed environment, use of appropriate health and safety practices, take responsibility for one’s own learning and progress, demonstrate a high level of initiative and problem solving.

1. Health: Candidates or any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable, must be free from any medical condition, which would render them unsuitable to hold the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Defects reported as a result of this examination must be remedied before appointment.

1. Character: Candidates for and any person holding the office must be of good character.

• Sector:

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]