
Healthcare Assistant
3 weeks ago
Overview
We are now recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary team in Killarney Nursing Home.
This is a full time role.
Purpose of the role
The Care Assistant works as a member of a team delivering care to the residents via the Named Nurse concept.
As such a team member, the Care Assistant contributes to the fulfillment of Mowlam Healthcare's philosophy of care.
The role reports to the Nurse in Charge and is responsible to the Director of Nursing.
Responsibilities
Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering high quality person-centred care to meet all care needs of residents
Getting to know residents' interests and needs, providing attention, support and companionship
Promoting the mobility of residents, supervising and assisting as necessary to ensure optimum mobility is maintained and improved where possible
Enabling and assisting residents to maintain their personal appearance / hygiene needs while always maintaining their dignity
Communicating with nurses regarding resident's condition or any aspect of resident's daily life
Enabling and assisting residents to eat/drink and achieve physical comfort
Participating, organising and carrying out social activities
Sustaining high level of communication between resident's family and staff developing good relationships
Assisting in the upkeep of high standards of cleanliness in the home
Contributing to the maintenance of Health and Safety in the home
Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and management.
Qualifications / Skills
QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or equivalent (in process or completed)
Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable
Excellent communication and listening skills
Reliable and professional
Can work independently or part of a team
Ability to maintain a positive outlook
Fluent level of English both written and oral
All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.
What do we offer?
Guaranteed hours contracts
Sunday premium rate and double time on bank holidays
Paid breaks
Retail discounts
Death in service benefit
Employee Assistance Programme
Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
Opportunities for career progression
Paid trainings
Note: This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity.
Given the nature of the work, maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home.
Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Home Manager.
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