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Healthcare Assistant Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Plastic Surgery

On-site in Amsterdam·Full-time·Added 14 days ago (last checked 9 Nov)

Amsterdam UMC

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Our summary

Salary: €2,744 - €3,470 a month
Work mode: On-site, Amsterdam
Contract: Full-time
Languages: Dutch

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for a healthcare assistant who is physically fit and resilient and can work shifts of at least 6 hours. The position involves a lot of walking and performing many physical activities. You are decisive and proactive: you see work that needs to be done, take on tasks independently within your authority, and call for help in a timely manner when necessary. You are observant and careful, notice changes in the condition or behavior of patients, and work safely, hygienically, and accurately.

Additionally, you are socially and communicatively skilled. You communicate clearly and pleasantly with patients, nurses, and other disciplines and coordinate well. With your caring and empathetic attitude, you have an eye for what a patient needs and treat patients in a vulnerable situation with respect and involvement. Furthermore, you bring:

availability for at least 24 hours per week (four shifts of six hours);
oral and written proficiency in the Dutch language at a minimum of B1 level;
flexible availability for day, late, and weekend shifts.

Nice to have

preferably a Level 2 Care Assistant diploma, or the willingness to follow this training;
willingness to continuously develop yourself via e-learnings and any potential training;

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What do we offer you?

You will receive a temporary contract of 7 months with a one-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension by 5 months. After that, there is a prospect of permanent employment.
Classification in salary scale 4: €2,744 to €3,470 gross for a full-time employment (depending on education and experience). In addition, you will receive an 8.3% year-end bonus. Calculate your net salary here.
Vacation hours: 194.4 hours per year for a full-time employment and the possibility to save up hours.
100% public transport reimbursement. Do you come by walking, cycling, or by car? Then you will receive a reimbursement of €0.21 per km (for the car, a maximum of 40 km one way applies).
Do you come by bike? Make use of our good bicycle scheme.
Pension accrual at ABP, of which we pay 70% of the premium.
Free and unlimited access to training courses, including GoodHabitz, in our learning environment.
An active staff association and a Young Amsterdam UMC association, both of which organize fun (sporty) activities and events.

The role

What you'll do

As a healthcare assistant, you play an important role within our team. You work independently and partially create your own schedule based on what patients need. In doing so, you work together with the nurse assigned to the patients.

Your tasks are versatile

supporting personal care, such as washing, dressing, and toileting;
assisting with the mobilization of patients, taking their care needs and mobility limitations into account;
observing the health status and reporting any peculiarities to the team in a timely manner;
supporting the distribution of meals and drinks;
offering emotional support and a listening ear to patients and their loved ones;
supporting logistical tasks, such as inventory management, ordering, patient materials, waste and linen processing, and reporting malfunctions.

What do you bring?