Multiple locations
* LEOPARDSTOWN NURSING HOME, Ballyogan Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18, D18 A3VR
* MOWLAM HEALTHCARE, Ballincollig Comm Nu, Murphy's Barracks, Co. Cork, P31 PT10
* KILMAINHAMWOOD NURSING HOME, Kilmainhamwood, Co. Meath, A82 DN84
* KILLARNEY NURSING HOME, Oakwood Ret Vill, Rock Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 Y381
* MOWLAM HEALTHCARE, Kilrush Nursing Home, Riverwood, Kilrush, Co. Clare, V15 FN44
* MOATE HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME, Moate House, Dublin, Moate, Co. Westmeath, N37 NT68
* CASTLE GARDENS NURSING HOME, Castle Gdns, Drumgoo, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Y21 EP11
* CLOVERLODGE NURSING HOME, Moneen Lane, Athy, Co. Kildare, R14 DD43
* CHARLEVILLE NURSING HOME, Railway Road, Charleville, Co. Cork, P56 F386
* THE MOYCULLEN NURSING HOME, Ballynahallia, Moycullen, Co. Galway, H91 CC60
* HSE, Cahercalla Comm Hosp, Cahercalla Comm Hosp, Co. Clare, V95 NR59
* MOWLAM HEALTHCARE, The Pk Nursing Home, Plassey Park Road, Co. Limerick, V94 NN29
* MOWLAM HEALTHCARE, Ballinakill Downs, Waterford, Co. Waterford, X91 TA49
* MOWLAM HEALTH CARE, Tramore Nursing Home, Newtown, Tramore, Co. Waterford, X91 DKF5
* SANTA MARIA NURSING HOME, Park, Kinnegad, Co. Meath, N91 XF65
* ARCHERSRATH NURSING HOME, Archersrath, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, R95 VA43
* MOWLAM HEALTHCARE, Ennis Nursing Home, Páirc Na Coille, Co. Clare, V95 R968
* KILCOOLE LODGE NURSING HOME, Lott Lane, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, A63 YW71
* KILCOLGAN NURSING HOME, Killeely More, Kilcolgan, Co. Galway, H91 Y7N3
* MOWLAM HEALTHCARE, Caherass Nursing Hom, Caherass, Croom, Co. Limerick, V35 RP28
* KILKENNY CARE CENTER, Newpark Cresc, Newpa, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, R95 W2RP
* ORCHARD DAY CARE CENTRE, Temple Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, A94 N8Y0
* HSE, Blarney Comm Nursing Home, Tower, Blarney, Co. Cork, T23 V9TF
* APEREE LIVING NURSING HOME, Bridge Street, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, H53 H327
* GOREY CARE CENTRE, Clonattin Village, Gorey, Co. Wexford, Y25 X6W4
* Mt Carmel Comm Hosp, Braemor Park, Churchtown, Dublin 14, D14 A5R2
* RUSH NURSING HOME, Skerries Rd, Kenure, Rush, Co. Dublin, K56 VW68
* ADARE AND DISTRICT NURSING HOM, Croagh, Co. Limerick, V94 TN82
* SAINT MARTHA'S NURSING HOME, Love Lane, Charleville, Co. Cork, P56 H268
* MOWLAM HEALTHCARE, Ballytivnan, Sligo, Co. Sligo, F91 AY17
* SAINT COLMCILLE'S NURSING HOME, Oldcastle Road, Kells, Co. Meath, A82 D902
* SWORDS NURSING HOME, Leas, Balcultry, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 N1W0
* MOWLAM HEALTHCARE, Kilbarry Care Center, Carrigea Crescent, Co. Waterford, X91 HDA2
Application Details
In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Job Description
Purpose of the role
The Care Assistant works as a member of a team delivering care to the residents via the Named Nurse concept. As such a team member, the Care Assistant contributes to the fulfillment of Mowlam Healthcare’s philosophy of care. The role reports to the Nurse in Charge and is responsible to the Director of Nursing.
What does the role entail?
* Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering high quality person-centred care to meet all care 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 while always maintaining their dignity
* Communicating with nurses regarding resident's condition or any aspect of resident's daily life
* Enabling and assisting residents to eat/drink and achieve physical comfort
* Participating, organising and carrying out social activities
* Sustaining 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 Nurse in Charge and management
Qualifications / skills needed
* FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare in relevant modules (or equivalent)
* Excellent communication and listening skills
* Reliable and professional
* Can work independently or part of a team
* Ability to maintain a positive outlook
* Good command of the English language - both written and oral
What do we offer?
* Guaranteed hours contracts
* Premium Sunday and Bank Holidays rates
* Death in Service Cover
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Retail Discounts
* Employee referral incentive scheme
* Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
* Opportunities for career progression
* Paid trainings
* All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting
* Sector: human health and social work activities
Career Level
* Experienced [Non-Managerial]
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