Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Client / Employer: Occupop
Our core values
Compassion, Respect, Hospitality, Patience, Love, and Justice.
Job Description
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Report to: Director of Nursing
Job Purpose: To enhance the quality of life of each resident by providing individualised holistic care, to promote independence, and to communicate effectively with the resident and the multidisciplinary team.
Nazareth House Dublin provides 120 single en-suite bedrooms located across ground, first and second floor. The facilities include a chapel, a hairdressing salon, an activities room, a library and more. The nursing home is a lively establishment situated in a prime location, just a short distance from Clontarf Train Station and easily accessible by public transport.
Nazareth House Dublin is currently looking for kind and caring Health Care Assistant to join our team to enhance and support the excellent quality of daily life for our residents. If you’re a compassionate, positive person eager to work hard, then this is a job for you. This is an excellent opportunity to develop or enhance your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multicultural environment.
Main Responsibilities
To deliver quality care to each resident
To assist residents with intimate and personal care, based on assessed needs
To assist residents with eating and drinking where and when appropriate
To promote and encourage a normal nutritional diet
To assist residents with mobilising
To assist with diversional therapy (i.e. activities, movement to music etc.)
Assist nursing staff with all the resident care and the care of the dying
Be familiar with the control of infection
Report any changes in residents’ condition to senior nurse on duty
At night ensure residents’ sleep patterns are not unduly disrupted by excessive noise and bright lights
Document any records you are required to keep in the course of your duty
Health & Safety
Due to the high dependency of the residents, close supervision day and night is vital for their safety and well‑being
Be aware of health and safety policies within Nazareth Care Ireland
Report any faulty equipment (e.g. lifting hoists, bath hoists, etc.) to your immediate supervisor
Familiarise yourself with the use of transfer slide sheets and handling belts
Use hoists only with a second staff member present
Ensure you understand policies and procedures with regard to evacuation and fire
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications
Have FETAC Level 5 and/or other relevant training
Have previous experience of caring for the elderly, preferably in a residential setting
Adopt a person‑centred approach to care planning
Experience of working with others in a team setting
Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Have a genuine interest in caring for older people
Show a positive attitude and be open to changing needs within Nazareth Care Ireland
Participate in care planning with nursing and other relevant staff
Be proficient in manual handling and patient moving skills
Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Statutory Sick Pay
Free Parking
Bike to Work scheme
Refer a Friend programme
Uniform provided
This job description outlines the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment according to business needs within Nazareth House. However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties involved; consequently, you may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to you from time to time.
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