We are now recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to join our multi-disciplinary team in Killarney Nursing Home. This is a full time role.
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 report 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.
What are the qualifications/skills needed?
* QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or equivalent (in process or completed)
* Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable
* Excellent communication and listening skills
* Reliable and professional
* Can work independently or part of a team
* Ability to maintain a positive outlook
* Fluent level of English both written and oral
All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.
What do we offer?
* Guaranteed hours contracts
* Sunday premium rate and double time on bank holidays
* Paid breaks
* Retail discounts
* Death in service benefit
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
* Opportunities for career progression
* Paid trainings
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. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Home Manager.