Compassionate Health Care Assistant | Elderly Care & Support

Bartra Opco (Clondalkin NH) Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HSF Health Plan

Education Support

Employee Assistant Programme

Length of Service Reward

Birthday Reward

Subsidised Meals

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Bartra Healthcare is recruiting for Full-Time Health Care Assistants at Clondalkin Lodge, New Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

You will work as part of a nursing team to provide person-centred care, support residents with daily activities and maintain their hygiene, mobility and comfort, while adhering to care plans and infection control.

39 hours per week, salary €32,691 per annum; QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or equivalent required; weekend availability desirable.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or Equivalent.
• Excellent communication in English (written and spoken).
• Experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work in a team and follow Nursing direction.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of Health Care Assistants under the Nursing team.
• Provide quality, person-centred care to residents/patients.
• Maintain residents' hygiene and appearance and assist with eating, drinking and toilet needs.
• Promote mobility and comfort and support continence programs.
• Maintain communication with residents' families and staff; engage residents in activities.
• Escort residents to medical appointments and ensure infection control compliance.
• Record vital signs and MUST scores and report concerns to nursing staff.
• Take blood samples following phlebotomy training.

Skills

Communication in English

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Initiative

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or Equivalent

Job description

Bartra Healthcare is recruiting for Full-Time Health Care Assistants at Clondalkin Lodge, New Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.

You will work as part of a nursing team to provide person-centred care, support residents with daily activities and maintain their hygiene, mobility and comfort, while adhering to care plans and infection control.

39 hours per week, salary €32,691 per annum; QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or equivalent required; weekend availability desirable.