Care Lead - Moorehall Lodge Balbriggan
Moorehall Lodge Balbriggan, is a purpose-built nursing home located in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. This is achieved by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting residents' rights, choice, and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners.
It is our mission 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.
Our core company values:
Communication | Privacy, Respect & Dignity| Choice | Independence | Individuality | Rights | Community Partnership
Moorehall Lodge Balbriggan, (part of the Virtue Integrated Elder Care Group), provides a positive living experience for people in a place they can flourish and call home. We are delighted to invite suitable candidates to apply for a full-time Health Care Assistant.
Why Join Us?
* Sign-on Bonus
* Excellent pay rates
* Local and Affordable Staff Accommodation
* Continuous Training and Development
* Career Advancement Opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Referral Programme
* Free ongoing training and development
* Free on-site parking
* Meals on Duty
* Bike To Work Scheme / Tax saver
* 25% discount at Stacks Pharmacies.
Essential Criteria's:
* QQI Level 5 in healthcare (or equivalent)
* 2+ years' experience in elder care
* OR Nursing/Allied Health/Healthcare -related Degree
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Strong supervisory and motivational skills
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.