Healthcare Assistant

TINNYPARK RESIDENTIAL CARE LIMITED; Derdimus; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TINNYPARK RESIDENTIAL CARE LIMITED in Ireland is seeking Healthcare Assistants to promote a caring environment and deliver high standards of professional practice for residents in our home. Responsibilities include supporting nursing staff with person-centred care, assisting with personal care and meals, maintaining accurate care records, and communicating effectively with residents, staff and relatives.

Applicants should have QQI Level 5 or equivalent in Healthcare Support and good

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 or equivalent in Healthcare Support.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Nursing Staff and team in delivering quality person-centred care to meet the needs of residents.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate and thorough care records.
• To communicate effectively with residents, staff and relatives.

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

QQI Level 5 or equivalent in Healthcare Support

Job description

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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

Healthcare Assistants are required to promote a caring environment for residents through high standards of professional practice which are conductive to the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the Residents of the Home.Main Activities

• Supporting the Nursing Staff and team in delivering quality person-centred care to meet the needs of residents
• 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
• Maintain accurate and thorough care records
• To communicate effective with residents, staff and relatives.

Required:

• QQI Level 5 or equivalent in Healthcare Support
• Good communication skills

Desirable:

• One year’s experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a Nursing Home or similar environment

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Not Required