Healthcare Assistant

Moyglare Nursing Home; Mariavilla; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Moyglare Nursing Home in Ireland is seeking a dedicated care assistant to join a 54-bed facility. You will work as part of a team to provide high-quality care, uphold residents' dignity and individuality, and assist with daily living tasks in line with the home's policies and procedures.

Under supervision, you will observe residents, maintain written daily records, support social activities, participate in mandatory training, report illnesses or accidents promptly, and promote safe working

Qualifications

• Experience in elder care and nursing home duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Monitor residents and report changes to senior staff.
• Maintain written daily records as instructed.
• Promote safe working practices within Moyglare Nursing Home.

Skills

Caring for elderly

Teamwork

Observation

Record keeping

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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

To assist in the provision of care and work as part of a team and achieve required standards. To ensure residents retain their dignity and individuality. Duties to include caring for the elderly in a 54 bed nursing home:Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents.Assist residents in all aspects of their care needs.Observe care planning needs for residents and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Moyglare Nursing Home's policies and procedures.Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities.Under the supervision and guidance of senior care staff, report on the well-being of residents.Carry out regular checks on residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with residents. Maintain professional knowledge and competenceAttend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.Participate in relevant training to achieve required qualifications.Report immediately to the Director of Nursing, Clinical Nurse Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a resident, colleague, self or another Promote safe working practice within Moyglare Nursing Home

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]