Job Opportunity
Description:
We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our team. This role would involve working with older persons in a Residential Nursing Home setting, providing personal care, supporting mobility and aiding with meals and hydration.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist residents with personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting).
* Support mobility and help with repositioning.
* Aid with meals and hydration, including feeding if needed.
* Monitor and report changes in residents' condition to nursing staff.
* Follow care plans and infection control procedures.
Requirements:
* QQI Level 5 or equivalent qualification.
* Previous experience working in a nursing home or acute hospital setting.
* Experience working with older persons/geriatric patients.
About the Role
This is a permanent full-time position, requiring flexibility with shifts. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team providing high-quality care to residents.