Healthcare Assistant

ETHOS CARE LIMITED; Naas; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ETHOS CARE LIMITED in Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland, invites applications for a healthcare support role. You will assist residents with daily living, delivering high-quality, person-centred care with privacy, dignity and respect at the forefront.

You will help organise social activities and maintain clean, hygienic living spaces. Relevant QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or related field is required or started, and certificates in infection control, manual handling and safeguarding are desirable or can be

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 Handling, Resident Moving & Handling, and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates (training can be provided if required).

Responsibilities

• Support and assist residents in fulfilling activities of daily living.
• Deliver person-centred care reflecting privacy, dignity, and respect.
• Establish and maintain relationships with residents based on respect and equality.
• Promote 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.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Patient-centered

Good communication

Teamwork

Education

FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Healthcare

Care of the Older Person modules

Infection Prevention & Control

Nutrition

Paliative Care Support

Job description

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

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-centeredGood communication and teamwork skilsDesirable Skils:Previous experience in healthcare or residential care settings

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Not Required