Windmill Healthcare is now looking for a caring, empathetic, and reliable Health Care Assistant for Windmill House Care Centre, Churchtown, Mallow, Co. Cork.
Our Health Care Assistants work as a member of our care team, delivering and ensuring the highest levels of care to our Residents.
Responsibilities and Duties:
* Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering quality person-centered care to meet the 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 whilst always maintaining their dignity
* Enabling and assisting residents to eat/drink and achieve physical comfort
* Participating, organising, and carrying out social activities
* Sustaining a 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 the Nurse in Charge and management.
Qualifications / Skills:
* FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare
* Experience working in a healthcare environment
* Excellent communication skills
* Can work independently or as part of a team
* Ability to maintain a positive approach
* Fluent level of English both written and oral
What do we offer?
* Guaranteed hours contracts
* Free Garda Vetting
* Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
* Opportunities for career progression
* Free on-site parking
* Discounted Food
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