Healthcare Assistant

Ard Na Ri; Cork; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ard Na Ri in Cork, Ireland, is seeking a compassionate care assistant to support nursing staff in delivering person-centred care to residents. You will engage with residents, promote mobility, assist with personal care, meals, and comfort, and participate in social activities to enhance wellbeing.

In this role, you will maintain high hygiene standards, support families through clear communication, and help uphold health and safety within the home.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in delivering person-centred care to residents.
• Promote mobility and assist as necessary to maintain/improve mobility.
• Assist residents with personal appearance, hygiene and dignity.
• Assist with eating/drinking and physical comfort.
• Participate in, organize and carry out social activities for residents.
• Maintain high levels of communication between residents, families and staff.

Job description

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

Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering quality person-centred care to meet the care of the resident. Getting to know residents’ interests and their preferences, 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 resident’s family 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 Any other duties deemed necessary by the Nurse in Charge and management.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Not Required