Healthcare Assistant

SHANNON LODGE NURSING HOME; Roosky; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Shannon Lodge Nursing Home in Roosky, Co. Roscommon, is seeking a healthcare assistant to support qualified nursing staff by assisting residents with personal care, comfort and safety.

You will work under supervision, delivering first-hand care in a compassionate, patient-focused environment and support clinical tasks as required. The role involves monitoring residents, recording observations and helping with daily activities across a 39-hour week; the position is based on site and offers a

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and passionate about working with residents.
• Ability to follow directions under supervision of nursing staff.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Carry out, monitor and record results of medical tests as directed by nursing staff.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

Degree in Nursing

Degree in Physiotherapy

Degree in social work

Minimum FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification or equivalent

Job description

SHANNON LODGE NURSING HOME, Main Street, Roosky, Co. Roscommon, N41 YE03

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Application Details

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Job Description

We are looking for a healthcare assistant who will assist healthcare professionals, under the supervision of qualified nursing staff, to carry out a spectrum of duties. Their tasks include assisting patients with personal care and conducting clinical duties, in addition to carrying out, monitoring, and recording the results of medical tests, which the healthcare professional will analyze. Healthcare assistants will be working under the supervision of qualified healthcare professionals and provides first‑hand care, comfort, and safety to patients.The candidate must be compassionate, patient and possess a genuine passion for working with people.A quick learner with excellent communication skillscommitment to provide a quality service to residents.ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications for the role

• Degree in Nursing
• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Degree in social work OR Minimum FETAC/QQI level 5 qualification or equivalent
• Minimum 6 Months experience working as a Health Care assistant or in a similar role involving direct client/resident care.

32691 euro annual salary

16.12 euro hourly salary

39 hours per week

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]