Health Care Assistant

BEECH LODGE CARE FACILITY LIMITED; Bruree; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Beech Lodge Care Facility Limited on Kilmallock Road Bruree, Limerick is seeking Healthcare Assistants to join our dedicated team. The role offers full-time hours and a competitive hourly rate of €16.12, equating to a minimum annual remuneration of €32,691.36.

You will support nursing staff to deliver person-centred care, assist with mobility, hygiene, meals, activities, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety within the home.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in healthcare or related setting preferred.
• Good command of English, both written and oral.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive approach in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in delivering quality person-centred care to residents.
• Assist with mobility, personal appearance, hygiene, meals, and comfort.
• Organise and participate in social activities for residents.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in the home.
• Communicate effectively with residents' families and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

FETAC/QQI Level 5 Healthcare

Job description

BEECH LODGE CARE FACILITY, Kilmallock Road, Bruree, Co. Limerick, V35 E868

Application Details

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Job Description

Employer: Beech Lodge Care Facility Limited

Location: Kilmallock Road, Bruree, Limerick, V35 E868, Ireland

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our team.

Our Healthcare Assistant works as a member of a team delivering care to the residents of Beech Lodge Care Facility Kilmallock Road Bruree Co Limerick V35 E868

What will you need to do:

Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering quality person-centred care to meet the 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 whilst always maintaining their dignity.

Enabling and assisting residents to eat/drink and achieve physical comfort.

Participating, organising and carrying out social activities.

Sustaining a high level of communication between residents' families 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.

Care for each resident like they are your own family.

Any other duties deemed necessary by the Nurse in Charge and management

What are the qualifications/skills needed?

FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare (or equivalent) in all relevant modules.

Some experience working in a healthcare environment preferred.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to maintain a positive approach in a sometimes-challenging environment.

Good command of the English language, both written and oral.

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: €16.12 per hour or €32,691.36 minimum annual remuneration

Expected hours: 39 hours per week

Schedule: 12 hour shift Day shift Night shift Weekend availability

Experience: Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification: Level 5 in healthcare support (preferred)

Driving Licence (preferred)

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (preferred)

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (preferred)

Work Location: In person

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Professional

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme) OR QQI Level 5 Health Care Course

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Communications, Personal/Social Care
• Competency Skills: Decision Making, Flexibility, Teamwork, Time Management
• Competency Skills: Manual Handling
• Specialising In: manual handling