Healthcare Assistant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Ballymacprior; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nazareth House Killorglin is a purpose-built care home supporting 39 residents in a scenic location near Killorglin, Co. Kerry. We are seeking a kind and caring Healthcare Assistant to join our team, helping residents maintain independence with holistic, person-centred care.

This full-time role is 39 hours per week on site, in a vibrant, multicultural environment. You will work under the Director of Nursing and develop skills within Nazareth Care Ireland.

Qualifications

• Have FETAC Level 5 and/or other relevant training.
• Experience caring for the elderly preferably in a residential setting.
• Person-centered approach to care planning.
• Demonstrate continual professional development.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care to each resident.
• Assist with intimate and personal care based on assessed needs.
• Assist with eating and drinking and promote a nutritious diet.
• Assist with mobilizing residents and diversional activities.
• Support nursing staff and report changes in residents’ condition.
• Maintain infection control and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Positive attitude

Education

FETAC Level 5

Tools

Manual Handling

Job description

Location: On site / Ballymacprior, Co. Kerry, V93 TD99, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
HourlyFixed salary:€ 16.12

Nazareth House Killorglin is a purpose- built home which accommodate 39 male or female residents who need care and help with their daily tasks and want to be supported to keep up their level of independence as long as possible.

This role is 39 hours per week.

The nursing home is a vibrant place set in a desirable location, a short distance from Killorglin town, with a backdrop of the McGillycuddy Reeks, and on the banks of the River Laune.

Our core values are Compassion, Respect, Hospitality, Patience, Love, and Justice.

Nazareth House Killorglin is currently looking for kind and caring Health Care Assistant to join our team to enhance and support the excellent quality of daily life for our residents.

If you’re a compassionate, positive person eager to work hard, then this is a job for you. This is an excellent opportunity to develop or enhance your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multicultural environment.

Job Description:

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Location: Saint Joseph's Nursing Home, Ballymacprior, Killorglin, Co. Kerry

Report to: Director of Nursing

Job Purpose: To enhance the quality of life of each resident by providing individualisedholistic care.To promote independence, and be able to communicate effectively with the resident and with the multidisciplinary team.

Main responsibilities:

• To deliver quality care to each resident
• To assist residents with intimate and personal care, based on assessed needs
• To assist residents with eating and drinking where and when appropriate
• To promote and encourage a normal nutritional diet
• To assist residents with mobilizing
• To assist with diversional therapy i.e. activities, movement to music etc.
• Assist nursing staff with all the resident care and the care of the dying
• Be familiar with the control of infection
• Report any changes in residents’ condition to senior nurse on duty
• At night to ensure residents sleep patterns are not unduly disrupted by excessive noise
• and bright lights
• Document any records you are required to keep in the course of your duty.

Health & Safety:

• Due to the high dependency of the residents, close supervision day and night is vital
• for their safety and well-being
• To be aware of health and safety policies within Nazareth Care Ireland
• To report any faulty equipment e.g. lifting hoists, bath hoists, etc. to your immediate supervisor
• To familiarize yourself with the use of transfer slide sheets, handling belts
• Use hoists only with a second staff member present
• Ensure you understand policies and procedures with regard to Evacuation and Fire.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Have FETAC Level 5 and/or other relevant training
• Have previous experience of caring for the elderly preferably in a residential setting
• To adopt a person-centered approach to care planning
• Experience of working with others in a team setting
• Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Have a genuine interest in caring for older people
• Show a positive attitude and be open to changing needs within Nazareth Care Ireland
• To participate in care planning with nursing and other relevant staff
• Be proficient in Manual Handling and Patient Moving Skills

This job description outlines the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment according to business needs within Nazareth House.

However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties involved, consequently, you may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to you from time to time.