Healthcare Assistant

Virtue Integrated Care; Cradockstown East; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Continuous Training and Development

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Referral Programme

Free ongoing training and development

Free onsite parking

Meals on Duty

Bike To Work Scheme / Tax saver

Job summary

Craddock House Nursing Home in Naas, Co. Kildare, part of the Virtue Integrated Elder Care Group, is seeking a full-time Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to support residents with daily living tasks and to promote their dignity and independence.

You will work under the supervision of qualified nurses, follow care plans, monitor residents’ wellbeing, and contribute to a warm, safe, and respectful home environment.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in healthcare or equivalent.
• 2+ years' experience in elder care or related setting.
• Nursing/Allied Health/Healthcare degree acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living including hygiene, mobility and meals.
• Follow care plans and alert nurses to changes in residents' health.
• Maintain privacy and dignity of residents and promote independence.
• Communicate effectively with residents and relatives.
• Ensure a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Teamwork

Supervisory

Education

QQI Level 5 in healthcare

Nursing/ Allied Health degree

Job description

Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – Craddock House Nursing Home, Craddockstown Road, Naas, Kildare

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to residents, always promoting their equality and dignity.
• Carry out assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living which may include e.g. washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, dining, social activities, conversation, communication support and all other aspects of daily living.
• Respect the privacy and dignity of all residents and promote their independence.
• Provide particular attention and assist residents who have limited mobility.
• Understand, be knowledgeable on and observe care plans and alert nurses immediately regarding any changes in the physical and mental state of the residents.
• Report immediately any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of residents or visitors.
• Maintaining a safe environment for the residents, staff and visitors of the home.
• Communicate effectively with all residents and their relatives/representatives.
• Contribute to and enhance the quality of resident activities and events.

Essential Criteria's

• QQI Level 5 in healthcare (or equivalent)
• 2+ years' experience in elder care
• OR Nursing/Allied Health/Healthcare related Degree
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Strong supervisory and motivational skills

Why Join Us?

• Excellent pay rates
• Continuous Training and Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Referral Programme
• Free ongoing training and development
• Free onsite parking
• Meals on Duty
• Bike To Work Scheme / Tax saver
• Hospital Saturday Funds
• 25% discount at Stacks Pharmacies.

Craddock House Nursing Home is a purpose-built nursing home located in Naas, Kildare.

We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. This is achieved by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting residents' rights, choice, and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners.

It is our mission to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse, and caring colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our residents.

Our core company values

Communication | Privacy, Respect & Dignity| Choice | Independence | Individuality | Rights | Community Partnership

Craadock House Nursing Home, Naas (part of the Virtue Integrated Elder Care Group), provides a positive living experience for people in a place they can flourish and call home.

Full-time Health Care Assistant

Craddock House Nursing Home is an equal opportunities employer