Healthcare Assistant

Templemichael Nursing Home Limited; Templemichael Glebe; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Templemichael Nursing Home Limited t/a Laurel Lodge Nursing Home in Templemichael Glebe, Longford, seeks a Health Care Assistant to join our caring team on a permanent full-time basis. You will deliver person-centred care to residents across respite, convalescent, short- and long-term care settings, under supervision of the nursing staff.

Key duties include assisting with personal care, mobility, meals and social activities, maintaining dignity and privacy, communicating with families, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' healthcare experience.
• FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (completed or in progress).
• Excellent communication and empathetic, patient-focused approach.
• Right to work in Ireland and HIQA standards knowledge or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in delivering person-centred care.
• Assist with mobility, personal hygiene and feeding.
• Promote residents' privacy, dignity and quality of life.
• Assist in activities and maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Communicate with families and participate in audits/inspections as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patient care

Fluent English

Education

Level 5 Healthcare QQI

Tools

Computer literacy

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

Templemichael Nursing Home Limited t/a Laurel Lodge Nursing Home are seeking Health Care Assistants for Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Templemichael Glebe, Longford, N39 XE92 . We are expanding our team of caring, empathetic and reliable Healthcare Assistants. We are looking for individuals to join our teams on a full time basis.

Purpose of the Role The Healthcare Assistant works as a member of a team delivering care to the residents. Laurel Lodge Nursing Home caters for respite, convalescent, short-term, long-term and palliative care.

Key responsibilities of our Healthcare Assistants: Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering quality person-centred care to meet the needs of residents Getting to know residents’ interests and needs providing attention, support and companionship Deliver a high standard of person-centred care ensuring all practices reflects the privacy, dignity and respect of our residents and underpins all the basic values that contribute to an excellent quality of life Promoting the mobility of residents, supervising and assisting as necessary to ensure optimum mobility is maintained and improved where possible Enabling and assisting residents to maintain their personal appearance /hygiene needs Enabling and assisting residents to eat/drink and achieve physical comfort Participating, organising and carrying out social activities Sustaining high level of communication between resident’s family and staff, developing & maintaining good relationships Assisting in the upkeep of high standards of cleanliness in the home Contributing to the maintenance of Health and Safety in the home Assist the management team during internal and external audits/inspections Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and management. Must be available to work day, night and weekend shifts on a fulltime basis.

Qualifications/Skills FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare (completed or in progress) Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) Excellent communication skills Ability to maintain a positive approach in a sometimes-challenging environment Caring and empathetic nature Fluent level of English both written and oral Right to work in Ireland

What do we offer? Guaranteed hours contracts Fortnightly pay, rates dependent on experience Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development Opportunities for career progression Subsidised meals

Job Types: Permanent, Full-timecompany:- Templemichael Nursing Home Limited t/a Laurel Lodge Nursing HomeLocation :- Laurel Lodge Nursing Home, Templemichael Glebe, Longford, Co LongfordWorking Hours : Full time, 39 hours per weekPay rate : €32,691 per annum

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)OR Healthcare Related

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Administration, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Skills, Personal/Social Care
• Competency Skills: Decision Making, Initiative, Teamwork, Time Management
• Specialising In: dementia care, elder care