Healthcare Assistant

recruitNet; Ardee; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local staff accommodation

Continuous training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral programme

Free ongoing training and professional

Free on-site parking

Bike to Work Scheme / TaxSaver

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for a leading nursing home in Co Louth, Ireland. You will provide compassionate, person-centered support, assisting with daily living activities to improve residents' quality of life.

The role requires QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (or equivalent) and at least two years' elder care experience; nursing/allied health degrees are also accepted. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or equivalent.
• Minimum two years' elder care experience.
• Degree in Nursing, Allied Health, or healthcare field is acceptable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong supervisory and motivational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide residents with comprehensive care while upholding dignity.
• Assist with daily living activities including eating, dressing, toileting, hygiene.
• Respect residents' privacy and promote independence.
• Support residents with limited mobility and special needs.
• Follow care plans and notify nurses of changes in condition.
• Report incidents or potential safety concerns immediately.
• Maintain a secure environment for residents and staff.
• Communicate effectively with residents and families.
• Support and enhance resident events and activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

Nursing/Allied Health degree

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.

We are hiring a Healthcare Assistantforone of the best Nursing Homes in Co Louth whois passionate about improving the quality of life of their residents and places a strong importance on social, physical, and mental stimulation.

job type: Permanent / Full or part-time

Responsibilities

• Help provide residents with excellent, all-encompassing care while consistently advancing their equality and dignity.
  
• Completing chores that have been assigned and delegated involves providing direct care as well as all areas of daily living, such as eating, dressing, undressing, toileting, washing, and conversing with others.
  
• Encourage each resident's freedom while respecting their privacy and dignity.
  
• Residents with limited mobility should receive special attention and assistance.
  
• Recognise, comprehend, and adhere to care plans; notify nurses right away if a resident's physical or mental condition changes.
  
• Any incident or possible occurrence that could endanger the residents' or guests' health and safety should be reported right away.
  
• Preserving a secure atmosphere for the home's occupants, employees, and guests.
  
• Effectively communicate with each resident and their family members or representatives.
  
• Participate in and improve the calibre of resident events and activities.
  

Requirements

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (or equivalent)

Minimum of two years’ experience in elder care

Alternatively, a Nursing, Allied Health, or healthcare-related degree

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Strong supervisory, leadership, and motivational abilities

• Local and affordable staff accommodation
• Continuous training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee referral programme
• Free ongoing training and professional development
• Free on-site parking
• Bike to Work Scheme / TaxSaver Commuter Ticket