Healthcare Assistant

Newbrook Nursing Home; Leinster; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Ireland is hiring Healthcare Assistants across various locations including Mullingar and Multyfarnham. Ideal candidates will have experience in the care sector and a genuine interest in working with the elderly. Responsibilities include delivering person-centred care, promoting dignity, and encouraging residents in activities. Enjoy comprehensive training and support while making a difference in lives.

Benefits

Free training

Subsidised meals

Ongoing support and development

Relocation support (terms apply)

Qualifications

• Experience in the care sector or caring for vulnerable individuals.
• Fluent English and a professional manner are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of holistic, person-centred care.
• Promote residents' independence, equality, and dignity.
• Carry out direct personal care.
• Encourage residents in recreational activities.
• Observe care plans and alert nurses regarding changes.
• Communicate with residents and their family/friends.

Skills

Caring

Team player

Patient

Education

QQI Level 5 Care Skills

Job description

Multiple Locations

• NEWBROOK NURSING HOME, Newbrook Nursing Hom, Ballymahon Road, Co. Westmeath, N91 D232
• PORTIUNCULA NURSING HOME , The Friary , Multyfarnham , Co. Westmeath , N91 RW14
• MANOR NURSING HOME , Dublin Road , Edgeworthstown , Co. Longford , N39 VR04
• CUAN CHAITRÍONA NURSING HOME , The Lawn , Castlebar , Co. Mayo , F23 NP64
• DRUMBEAR LODGE LIMITED , Drumbear Ldg Nursing , Drumbear, Monaghan , Co. Monaghan , H18 DX45
• SAINT MARY'S NURSING HOME , Shantalla Road , Galway , Co. Galway , H91 VND6

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

We have vacancies for Healthcare Assistants in our nursing homes in the following locations: Mullingar, Multyfarnham, Edgeworthstown, Castlebar, Monaghan and Galway. Applicants will have a background in the care sector or experience of looking after somebody vulnerable. A qualification similar/equivalent to QQI Level 5 Care Skills and Care of the Elderly is desirable but not essential (this can be facilitated once in employment). We are looking for caring, patient and reliable individuals with a genuine interest in working with the older person. You should be an excellent team player and be flexible and supportive to colleagues. Fluent English and a professional manner are required.

We offer a comprehensive induction programme, free training - both mandatory and additional specialised training, subsidised meals while on duty, subsidised uniforms, refer a friend scheme, and ongoing support and development. Relocation support is available subject to terms and conditions. Day and night duty is expected on a rotational basis, the same for weekends and bank holidays. Duties include:

• deliver a high standard of holistic, person-centred care
• promote the residents' independence, equality and dignity
• carry out direct personal care
• encourage and assist residents in recreational activities
• observe care plans and alert nurses regarding changes
• communicate with all residents and their family/friends

If you have an interest in working with the elderly and vulnerable to enhance their lives, we would be delighted to hear from you. Join our team and make a difference.

Sector

• Human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]