H53 H327, Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland
Ballinasloe Care Centre
are now looking for caring, empathetic and reliable
Senior Healthcare Assistants
to join their multi-disciplinary team.
Candidates must have experience as a Healthcare Assistant and relevant qualification in QQI completed or in progress (or equivalent).
The Senior Care Assistant Role
The Senior Care Assistant works as a member of the team delivering day to day care to the residents.
The Senior Care Assistant works within the Care Team to
direct and oversee the day to day quality of non-clinical care.
As a team member, the Senior Care Assistant contributes to the fulfilment of the Mowlam Healthcare Philosophy of Care, ensuring the residents privacy, dignity, respect and choice and supports the Named Nurse concept in the delivery of nursing care.
What does this role entail?
Oversee the Care Assistant Teams to ensure that best working practices are implemented
Disseminate information and work directives issued by senior management
Participate in induction programmes and assist in identifying training needs and discuss same with Home Manager
Ensure Individual Care Plans are delivered appropriately
Promote mobility of the resident, supervising and assisting as necessary to ensure residents retains optimum mobility
Maintain high levels of communication between resident's family and staff, developing good relationships
Participate in organising and carrying out devised activity programmes
Assisting in the maintenance of a high standard of cleanliness in the Home
Contribute to the maintenance of Health and Safety in the Home
Any other duties deemed necessary by the Nurse in Charge
Qualifications/Skills
FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or equivalent
Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards)
Excellent communication skills
Able to lead and be part of a team
Caring, kind, patient and empathetic nature
Fluent level of English both written and oral
What do we offer?
Guaranteed hours contracts
Competitive rate
Sunday premium rates
Double time Bank Holidays
Paid Breaks
Retail Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
Opportunities for career progression
Paid training
Death in Service Benefit
All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.
Note
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity.
Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home.
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