Health Care Assistant

Cahercalla Community Care; Ennis Municipal District; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cahercalla Community Care in Ennis is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Support Assistant to provide person-centred care to residents. You will work closely with the care team to support daily living activities and maintain residents' dignity.

You will assist with mobility, meals and social activities, while following care plans, infection control, safeguarding and health and safety procedures. Flexible, reliable and team-oriented candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or equivalent recognised training; or commit to start the QQI Level 5 programme.
• Previous Healthcare Assistant or older-person care experience is desirable.
• Demonstrates a caring, resident-centred approach with good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and activities of daily living while protecting dignity and privacy.
• Support safe mobility, repositioning and transfers using approved techniques and equipment.
• Assist with meals, hydration and dietary requirements per individual care plans.
• Observe residents' condition and report changes or emergencies to the Registered Nurse.
• Help with care records and other documentation as directed.
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide companionship and encourage participation in social, recreational and religious activities.
• Follow care plans, infection prevention and safeguarding requirements and safety policies.
• Maintain clean, stocked resident and clinical areas and report equipment faults.
• Attend mandatory training, supervision and continuing professional development.

Skills

Caring approach

Compassionate

Resident-centered care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support

Commitment to commence QQI Level 5

Job description

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Application Details

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Job Description

Main dutiesAssist with personal care and activities of daily living, including washing, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence care, while protecting dignity, privacy and confidentiality.Support safe mobility, repositioning and transfers using approved moving and handling techniques and equipment.Assist with meals, eating, drinking and hydration in accordance with individual care plans and dietary requirements.Observe residents' condition, comfort and safety and promptly report changes, concerns, incidents or emergencies to the Registered Nurse.Assist with care records and other documentation as directed.Communicate respectfully with residents, families and the multidisciplinary team, referring clinical queries to the Registered Nurse.Provide companionship and reassurance and support residents to maintain independence and participate in social, recreational and religious activities.Follow care plans, infection prevention and control procedures, safeguarding requirements, health and safety procedures and organisational policies.Help maintain clean, safe and appropriately stocked resident, clinical and sluice areas, and report faulty equipment.Assist with meal and beverage service, ward errands and other appropriate support duties as directed.Attend mandatory training, supervision and continuing professional development.

Requirements

QQI Level 5 Healthcare Support or equivalent recognised training, or a commitment to commence the required QQI Level 5 programme. Previous Healthcare Assistant or older-person care experience is desirable. Applicants must demonstrate a caring, compassionate and resident-centred approach, good communication and teamwork skills, reliability and flexibility.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]