Senior Healthcare Assistant | South Dublin
Virtue Integrated Elder Care operates a number of premium nursing homes across Ireland. Our commitment is to enhance the quality of life for all our residents. Together, it is our vocation to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring Colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our Residents.
We are currently recruiting for Senior Healthcare Assistants in the South Dublin Region.
Locations:
* The Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock, Co Dublin
* The Four Ferns Nursing Home, Foxrock, Co Dublin.
* Altadore Nursing Home, Glenageary, Co Dublin.
* The Fern Dean Stepaside, Kilgobbin, Dublin 18.
Contract Type:
Permanent, fulltime - 39 hours per week.
Salary/Pay:
€30,000 per annum
Benefits:
* General work permit sponsorship available
* Highly competitive remuneration package
* Career advancement opportunities
* Multiple Sites and Locations
* Critical Illness Cover
* Income Protection
Duties Include:
* Contribute to and enhance the quality of resident activities and events.
* To supervise and assist with the training and development of care assistants and appraise staff as requested.
* By liaising with the Unit PIC and CNM ensure that adequate arrangements are made for the reception of new Residents, and that they are made to feel welcome and secure.
* Ensure highest quality care is delivered by Healthcare Assistants to assigned residents.
* Participate in assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of your line manager e.g., washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, dining, social activities, conversation, communication support and all other aspects of daily living
* Support the nursing staff in the organizing of daytoday allocation of work.
Requirements:
* QQI Level 5 Award - Healthcare or equivalent
* Excellent track record as a high performing Healthcare worker
* Elder care experience. (2 years + experience)
* Ability to motivate, supervise and inspire colleagues.
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent personal care abilities
OR
Nursing Degree / Allied Health Degree / Relevant Healthcare Degree