Healthcare Assistant

Company Details Confidential; Navan; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvin Nursing Limited seeks Health Care Assistants for our home located in Rathfeigh, Tara, Co. Meath. This full-time position reports to the Nurse in Charge and focuses on delivering high quality, person-centred care to residents.

Applicants should have FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification, fluency in English, and a strong sense of empathy. The role requires adherence to infection control policies and professional dress. Training and orientation will be provided.

Qualifications

• FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification required.
• Fluency in English both written and oral essential.
• Good knowledge of HIQA standards preferred.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living under the direction of the nurse and senior care staff.
• Support nursing staff and deliver high quality person-centred care to meet residents' needs.
• Maintain infection prevention and control guidelines and policy.
• Promote confidentiality when dealing with residents and families.
• Attend staff meetings as required and participate in training as directed by the CNM/ADON/PIC.

Skills

Fluency in English

Communication skills

Education

FETAC/QQI Level 5

Job description

HILLVIEW NURSING HOME, Rathfeigh, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 V291

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

Alvin Nursing Limited seek Health Care Assistants for our home located in Rathfeigh, Tara, Co. Meath, C15 V291. We are looking for individuals to join our team on a full time basis. The role reports to the Nurse in Charge & is responsible to the Director of Nursing. Key requirements are FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification. Good knowledge of HIQA standards preferred. Have an outgoing, friendly & caring personality with excellent communication skills. Be reliable & professional. A person who can work independently or as part of a team. Possess a strong desire to support our residents & are reliable & trustworthy with a strong sense of empathy. Be able to maintain a positive outlook. Fluency in English both written and oral essential. Supporting the nursing staff & team in delivering high quality person-centred care to meet all care needs of the residents. Applicants must dress in a professional manner in line with uniform policy. Understand & comply with infection prevention & control guidance & policy. Maintain health, safety & welfare of staff, residents & other stakeholders while attending to duties. Assist resident with activities of daily living under the direction of the nurse & senior care staff. Read, understand & adhere to practices governed by in house policies as well as the applicants own scope of practice constraints. Maintain up to date professional knowledge & standards. Understand the process of incident reporting. Report any missing or damaged equipment to the CNM, ADON or PIC. Promote & maintain confidentiality in dealing with family and residents. Work with the nurse on duty to ensure the effective running of daily operations. Participate in the orientation of new employees/ students. Attend staff meetings as required & provide feedback to the PIC regarding resident care. Carry out other duties as may, from time to time be directed by CNM, ADON or PIC. Participate in all training as directed by the PIC. Be polite & respectful when interacting with residents, family & other stakeholders. Establish & maintain relationships with residents based on this respect. Promote & maintain residents independence implemented in the patient centred care plans. Communicate any change in requirements for residents to perform care need. Report information pertinent to resident’s care to the nurse immediately. Ensure all residents’ needs are attended to and met in an appropriate & timely manner. Ensure all daily tasks are completed as allocated by senior HCA. Applicant should understand the above attributes are not exhaustive & as per the terms of employment may require additional duties, within your professional scope of practice. In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility & requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical & Garda vetting.

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]