Healthcare Assistant

Central Park Nursing Home; Ballinasloe; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Park Nursing Home in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, is seeking Health Care Assistants to join our multi-disciplinary team. QQI / FETAC Level 5 in Care of the Older Person or Healthcare Support is required, with a minimum of 2 years in a care setting.

Legal entitlement to work in Ireland/EU and HIQA verification will be checked during recruitment. Proficiency in English is preferred. Role involves direct resident care, upholding equality and safety, and supporting residents to maintain their

Qualifications

• Be QQI / FETAC Level 5 qualified in Care of the Older Person / Healthcare Support or other accepted qualifications in a relevant healthcare discipline.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work within Ireland and the EU.
• Good knowledge of the English language preferable.
• A minimum of 2 years of previous nursing home or hospital experience.
• HIQA verification of qualifications, career gaps, and registrations during recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Care of residents and carry out direct care as directed by Nursing Staff.
• Support the promotion of equality and safety for residents.
• Assist in maintaining residents' well-being and contact with their significant others.

Skills

Care of Residents

English language

Education

QQI/FETAC Level 5 in Care of the Older Person or Healthcare Support

Job description

CENT PK NURSING HOME, Cogaula, Clonbern, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, H53 KN24

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Central Park Nursing Home,Clonberne, Ballinasloe, Co.Galway is currently looking to recruit Health Care Assistants to join our multi-disciplinary team.Interested Candidates must:Be QQI / FETAC Level 5 qualified in Care of the Older Person / Healthcare Support or other accepted qualifications in a relevant healthcare disciplineApplicants must be legally entitled to work within Ireland and the EU. Good knowledge of the English language preferable.A minimum of 2 years of previous nursing home or Hospital experiencePlease note in line with the requirements of the Health Information & Quality Authority (HIQA), all qualifications, career gaps, employment history, and registrations will be verified during the recruitment process. Any irregularities or false information provided could invalidate your application'.Job DescriptionCare of ResidentsCarry out all instructions relating to the direct care of residents, as directed by the Nursing Staff. Support the promotion of equality for all residents.Contribute to the protection and safety of residents at all times.Assist in the ongoing support of residents and others significant to them by enabling residents to maintain their interests, identity and well-being and maintaining contact with those who are significant to them.Support residents in the transition due to changing from one care requirement to another.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]