Healthcare Assistant

Nazareth Care Ireland

Cork

On-site

EUR 21,000 - 25,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Nazareth Care Ireland is seeking compassionate care workers to join teams at Nazareth House in Dromore, and other Nazareth locations across Ireland, with a 39-hour week and an hourly rate of €16.12.

You will deliver quality resident care, assist with personal care, meals, mobility and activities while adhering to infection control and reporting changes to the senior nursing staff.

Qualifications

FETAC Level 5 or equivalent training required.
Experience caring for the elderly in residential settings preferred.
Person-centered approach to care planning.
Team-oriented with good communication.
Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
Proficient in manual handling.
Willingness to participate in care planning with nursing staff.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality care to each resident.
Assist residents with intimate and personal care.
Assist residents with eating and drinking where appropriate.
Promote a normal nutritional diet for residents.
Assist residents with mobilising.
Assist with diversional therapy and activities.
Assist nursing staff with resident care and care of the dying.
Be familiar with infection control.
Report changes in residents’ condition to senior nurse on duty.
Ensure residents' sleep patterns are not unduly disrupted at night.
Document required records during duty.

Skills

Caring for elderly

Communication skills

Teamwork

Professional development

Manual Handling

Education

FETAC Level 5 or equivalent

Job description

Multiple locations

NAZARETH HOUSE, Dromore, Dromahane, Co. Cork, P51 T889
HSE, St Joseph's Nursing Home , Ballymacprior , Killorglin , Co. Kerry , V93 TD99
NAZARETH HOUSE NURSING HOME , Church Hill , Sligo , Co. Sligo , F91 A243
HSE, Community Nursing Unit , Carrownanty , Ballymote , Co. Sligo , F56 EP48

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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

Multiple locations

This position involves a 39-hour work week, with an hourly rate of €16.12, based at one of our multiple locations: Mallow (P51 T889), Killorglin (V93 TD99), Sligo (F91 A243) or Ballymote (F56 EP48).

Job Purpose: To enhance the quality of life of each resident by providing individualised holistic 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.