Compassionate Elder Care Assistant - 39h/wk Onsite

Nazareth Care Ireland

Tunnagh

On-site

EUR 18,000 - 26,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Nazareth Care Ireland is seeking a kind and caring Healthcare Assistant to join Ballymote Community Nursing Unit in Co. Sligo. You will support residents with daily living, personal care, nutrition, mobility and social activities within a warm, home-like setting.

This permanent, full-time role offers a minimum of 39 hours per week at €16.12 per hour. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team under the Director of Nursing to promote independence and quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

Have FETAC Level 5 and/or other relevant training.
Have previous experience of caring for the elderly preferably in a residential setting.
To adopt a person-centered approach to care planning.
Experience of working with others in a team setting.
Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Have a genuine interest in caring for older people.
Show a positive attitude and be open to changing needs within Nazareth Care Ireland.
To participate in care planning with nursing and other relevant staff.
Be proficient in Manual Handling and Patient Moving Skills.

Responsibilities

To deliver quality care to each resident.
To assist residents with intimate and personal care, based on assessed needs.
To assist residents with eating and drinking where and when appropriate.
To promote and encourage a normal nutritional diet.
To assist residents with mobilizing.
To assist with diversional therapy i.e. activities, movement to music etc.
Assist nursing staff with all the resident care and the care of the dying.
Be familiar with the control of infection.
Report any changes in residents’ condition to senior nurse on duty.
At night to ensure residents sleep patterns are not unduly disrupted by excessive noise and bright lights.
Document any records you are required to keep in the course of your duty.