Healthcare Assistant

ETHOS CARE LIMITED; Ireland; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Nursing Home in Douglas, Co. Cork, Ireland, is seeking caring staff to support residents with daily living activities and to deliver person-centred care.

The role requires promoting privacy, dignity, and respect and establishing relationships based on equality. Applicants should have started or completed FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or a related field, with desirable modules in older person care, infection control, nutrition, and palliative care support.

Qualifications

• Must have started or completed FETAC/QQI Major Award Level 5 in Healthcare or related field.
• Modules in Care of the Older Person, Infection Prevention & Control, Nutrition, and Palliative Care Support are desirable.
• Current and valid Infection Control, Manual Handling, and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates.
• Essential Skills: Compassionate, reliable, and patient-centered.
• Desirable Skills: Previous experience in healthcare or residential care settings.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist residents in fulfilling activities of daily living.
• Deliver a high standard of person-centred care reflecting privacy, dignity, and respect.
• Establish and maintain relationships with residents based on respect and equality.
• Promote and practice ethos of person-centred care.
• Participate in organising social outings and in-house activities.
• Maintain residents’ dining rooms, living areas, and bedrooms in a neat, presentable and hygienic state.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliability

Patient-centered

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

FETAC/QQI Major Award Level 5 in Healthcare or related field

Job description

DOUGLAS NURSING HOME, Douglas Nursing Home, Moneygurney, Douglas, Co. Cork, T12 HW35

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

Job Description: Support and assist residents in fulfi ling activities of daily living, enabling them to be as independent as possible. Deliver a high standard of person-centred care, ensuring al practices reflect the privacy, dignity, and respect of our residents. Establish and maintain relationships with residents based on respect and equality. Promote, encourage, and practice the ethos of person-centred care. Participate in organising and carrying out social outings and in-house activities. Maintain residents’ dining rooms, living areas, and bedrooms in a neat, presentable, and hygienic state. Education & Qualifications: Must have started or completed FETAC/QQI Major Award Level 5 in Healthcare or related field, or equivalent. Modules in Care of the Older Person, Infection Prevention & Control, Nutrition, and Paliative Care Support are desirable. Current and valid Infection Control, Manual & Resident Moving & Handling, and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates (training can be provided if required). Essential Skills: Compassionate, reliable, and patient-centered. Good communication and teamwork skils. Desirable Skils: Previous experience in healthcare or residential care settings.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Not Required