Healthcare Assistant - The Lakes Nursing Home

Mowlam Healthcare Services Unlimited; Killaloe Municipal District(2014-2019); On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Killaloe is seeking Healthcare Assistants to provide high-quality care to residents. You'll support nursing staff, enhance residents' well-being, and maintain high care standards. Applicants should possess a FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare and demonstrate excellent communication skills. This is a full-time or part-time position available immediately.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare environment preferable.
• Reliable and professional.
• Can maintain a positive outlook.

Responsibilities

• Supporting nursing staff in delivering person-centred care.
• Promoting residents' mobility and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Communicating with nurses regarding resident's condition.

Skills

Excellent communication and listening skills

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Fluent level of English both written and oral

Education

FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Lakes Nursing Home, located in the heart of Killaloe town with picturesque views of the hills, provides the highest standards of care for its older community. We are now recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to join the Lake's CareTeam on a full time or part time basis.

Ref: #JOB-2412216

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.

Purpose of the role

The Care Assistant works as a member of a team delivering care to the residents via the Named Nurse concept. As such a team member, the Care Assistant contributes to the fulfillment of Mowlam Healthcare’s philosophy of care. 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, support and companionship
• 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
• 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 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
• Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and management

Qualifications / Skills

• FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or equivalent
• Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Reliable and professional
• Can work independently or part of a team
• 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

Sector

Human health and social work activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]