Healthcare Assistant

BISHOPSCOURT NURSING HOME LIMITED; Waterfall; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Competitive pay

Free meals on duty

Free parking on-site

Job summary

BISHOPSCOURT NURSING HOME, Liskillea, Waterfall, Co. Cork, T12 RV0P is seeking friendly, reliable care assistants to join our team. The role reports to the Nurse in Charge and focuses on delivering person-centred care to residents in a modern, purpose-built home.

Candidates should have FETAC/QQI Level 5 in healthcare, good English, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Benefits include induction training, competitive pay, free meals on duty and free parking on-site.

Qualifications

• FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in healthcare or equivalent.
• Experience in a healthcare environment with knowledge of HIQA standards.
• Fluent level of English both written and oral.
• Reliable and professional.
• Strong empathy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in delivering high quality person-centred care.
• Assist residents with mobility and daily activities.
• Promote residents' personal appearance and hygiene while preserving dignity.
• Communicate residents' condition to nurses and care team.
• Provide personal care and safe manual handling.
• Participate in social activities and engage residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold health and safety standards.
• Liaise with families to build good relationships.
• Carry out other duties as required by Nurse in Charge.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Fluent English

Education

FETAC/QQI Level 5 in healthcare

Job description

BISHOPSCOURT NURSING HOME, Liskillea, Waterfall, Co. Cork, T12 RV0P

Own transport required.

Eligibility

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.

Job Description

Bishopscourt Nursing Home Ltd is a vibrant forward-thinking Nursing Home. Modern and purpose built specifically to cater to the needs of our residents. Based in Waterfall, Cork. We are currently looking for friendly, reliable and flexible care assistants to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals. The role reports to the Nurse in Charge and is responsible to the Director of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering high quality person-centred care to meet all care needs of residents
• Getting to know residents’ interests and needs, providing attention and support
• 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 while always maintaining their dignity
• Communicating with nurses regarding resident's condition or any aspect of resident's daily life
• Provide personal assistance in all aspects of personal care and manual handling, ensuring comfort and hygiene of service users and always adhering to safe practice
• Participating, organizing, and carrying out social activities
• Sustaining high level of communication between resident's family and staff developing good relationships
• Assisting in the upkeep of high standards of cleanliness in the home
• Contributing to the maintenance of Health and Safety the home
• Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and management

Qualifications

• FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in healthcare or equivalent
• Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable
• Have an outgoing, friendly, and caring personality with excellent communication skills
• Reliable and professional
• Can work independently or part of a team
• Have a strong desire to support people
• Are reliable and trustworthy with strong sense o1 empathy
• Ability to maintain a positive outlook
• Fluent level of English both written and oral
• All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting

Benefits

• Induction training
• Competitive pay
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking on-site

Employment Details

• Location: Liskillea Waterfall Co. Cork T12 RV0P
• Working hours: - Full time - 39 hours / Week
• Pay rate: - €32691,00 per annum

Sector

• Sector: human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]