Healthcare Assistant - Wygram

Virtue Integrated Care; Wexford; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work permit sponsorship

Remuneration package

Career advancement opportunities

Multiple sites and locations

Critical illness cover

Income protection

Job summary

Wygram Nursing Home Limited in County Wexford is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our Elder Care team. You will support Residents with daily living activities and participate in activities and events designed to enhance quality of life.

Applicants should have QQI Level 5 in Healthcare or an equivalent qualification, plus strong communication and a caring approach. The role is permanent and full-time, based at Wygram Nursing Home, with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 Award in Healthcare or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and supervise colleagues.
• Experience in elder care is preferred (2+ years).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and enhance Resident activities and events.
• Supervise and assist with training and development of care assistants.
• Coordinate reception arrangements for new Residents and ensure they feel welcome and secure.
• Deliver high-quality care to Residents under supervision of the line manager.
• Assist with daily living activities and support nursing staff in day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Communication

Team supervision

Resident care

Motivation

Education

QQI Level 5 Healthcare

Nursing Degree / Allied Health Degree

Job description

Healthcare Assistant | Wygram

Virtue Integrated Elder Care operates a number of premium nursing homes across Ireland. Our commitment is to enhance the quality of life for all our Residents. Together, it is our vocation to ensure that Residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring Colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our Residents.

We are currently recruiting for Healthcare Assistants in County Wexford.

Employer:

Wygram Nursing Home Limited(Part of the Virtue Integrated Elder Care Group)

Locations:

Wygram Nursing Home, Davitt Rd N, Townparks, Wexford, Co Wexford.

Contract Type:

Permanent, full-time - 39 hours per week.

Salary/Pay:

€32,691 per annum

Benefits:

• General work permit sponsorship available
• Highly competitive remuneration package
• Career advancement opportunities
• Multiple Sites and Locations
• Critical Illness Cover
• Income Protection

Duties Include:

• Contribute to and enhance the quality of Resident activities and events.
• To supervise and assist with the training and development of care assistants and appraise staff as requested.
• By liaising with the Unit PIC and CNM ensure that adequate arrangements are made for the reception of new Residents, and that they are made to feel welcome and secure.
• Ensure highest quality care is delivered by Healthcare Assistants to assigned Residents.
• Participate in assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of your line manager e.g., washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, dining, social activities, conversation, communication support and all other aspects of daily living
• Support the nursing staff in the organising of day-to-day allocation of work.

Requirements:

• QQI Level 5 Award - Healthcare or equivalent
• Excellent track record as a high performing Healthcare worker
• Elder care experience. (2 years + experience)
• Ability to motivate, supervise and inspire colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent personal care abilities

OR
Nursing Degree / Allied Health Degree / Relevant Healthcare Degree