Healthcare Assistant - Mental Health Services

Nua Healthcare Services; Gormanston; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private healthcare provider in Ireland is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support individuals with mental health needs. Candidates should ideally have a FETAC Level 5 qualification in Health Care or equivalent. This role offers comprehensive training and continuous professional development opportunities. Applicants must demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance/Death-in-service

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Education assistance

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Bike to work scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Discounts with retailers – nationwide

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a similar healthcare setting (desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2001.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Commission.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with mental and emotional issues under supervision.
• Assist patients in daily activities and monitor their conditions.
• Complete documentation including patient records.

Skills

Strong communication and listening skills

Work well as part of a team

Strong observational skills

Full Clean Driver’s licence or working towards

Education

FETAC Level 5 in Health Care or equivalent

Job description

Location: Gormanston, County Meath, Ireland. Frontline Salary: As per Company scale.

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Job Summary

Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Mental health, residential and supported living services, to both children and adults with a range of complex support needs.

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals wanting to progress in their career as a healthcare assistant within the mental health sector, where our team bring a wealth of experience in supporting individuals with a range of mental illnesses. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role.

Job Objectives

We are seeking Healthcare Assistants to join our dynamic team at Nua Healthcare.

• Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
• Co‑operate with your employer and comply with your responsibilities under The Mental Health Act 2001, the Mental Health Amendment Act 2018, the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and all associated standards, regulations and codes of practice in so far as is reasonable and practicable.
• Be familiar with and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Respect patients and their families showing dignity, courtesy and professionalism at all times.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all information made available to you during the course of your work.
• Support patients with mental and emotional issues under the supervision of psychiatrists and other mental‑health professionals.
• Support patients in performing their daily activities.
• When directed, support patients with activities such as eating, self‑care and care of their immediate environment.
• When directed, observe, monitor and record patients’ conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight.
• Support patients with therapy and rehabilitation programmes designed to enable patients to work towards their goals for independent living as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
• Support in the overall safe running of the unit.
• Complete documentation, including patient records and timesheets.

This list of key responsibilities is not exhaustive.

Skills Requirement

Qualification

• FETAC Level 5 in Health Care or equivalent (preferable but not essential).

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2001.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Commission.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a similar healthcare setting (desirable but not essential).

Skills

• Full Clean Driver’s licence or working towards (desirable but not essential).
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Strong observational skills.

Benefits

• Company pension.
• Life assurance/Death‑in‑service.
• Paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Education assistance.
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Working hours over a 7‑day roster involving shift work.
• Continuous professional development.
• Fantastic development and career opportunities.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Refer a friend bonus.
• Discounts with retailers – nationwide.