We are actively hiring fulltime healthcare assistant candidates to join the Clearbrook team offering excellent pay and conditions. Clearbrook is a modern purpose-built 90 bed nursing home located in Finglas in Dublin.Our philosophy is simple, but in the context of a nursing home, it's powerful. Our four key pillars are at the centre of all decisions - patient-centred care, meaningful activities, excellent dining and a commitment to infection prevention and control. We hire people who share our ethos, and endeavour to treat our staff well with the aim of providing stability and continuity of care to our residents.Working hours:We are currently look for Full-time:Full-time contract, Day duty or Night duty7:45am - 7:45pm Day duty7:45pm - 7:4am Night dutyContract:PermanentPay Rate: Depending on Qualifications and ExperienceSunday 25% Premium pay rateBank Holiday Premium Double pay rateJob Title and GradeHealth Care AssistantReferencePublicationReporting RelationshipThe Health Care Assistant reports directly to the Person in Charge.Purpose of the PostTo assist in the provision of care delivery at the highest level of care.To ensure that residents retain their dignity and privacy.Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe Health Care Assistant will:· Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to residents, promoting their equality and dignity at all times· Carry out assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of the Team Leader e.g. washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, dining and all other aspects of daily living· Act as the named carer for specific residents as allocated by the Team Leader.· Respect the privacy and dignity of all residents and promote their independence· Ensure all resident's living areas and bedrooms are left neat and presentable for residents and visitors of Clearbrook Nursing Home· Contribute to the moving and treatment of residents to maximise physical comfort, utilising manual handling techniques.· Provide particular attention to residents who have limited mobility.· Provide appropriate intimate care for residents in accordance to their care plans and in accordance to the residential home's intimate care policy and procedure.· Observe care plans and alert nurses regarding any changes in the physical and mental state of the residents.· Report immediately any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of residents or visitors.· Contribute to maintaining a safe environment for the residents, staff and visitors of Clearbrook Nursing Home.· Communicate with all residents and their relatives/representatives. Ensure that all are made feel welcome and offered refreshments.· Know all residents by name.· Assist in the delivery of palliative and end of life care.· Answer the call bell promptly.· Contribute to the serving of resident meals, assisting residents to eat and drink as necessary.· Escort residents when required to travel externally.· Comply with all policies and procedures relevant to the job role including those that incorporate health and safety, infection control and waste disposal.· Be willing to achieve FETAC Level 5- Health Care Assistant and undertake appointed on-going training.· Undertake such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Senior Management.· Be aware of the confidential nature of the work and in particular, the right of residents to confidentiality. To this end you will not discuss workings of Clearbrook Nursing Home or its residents with people outside Clearbrook Nursing Home.The foregoing should not be considered exhaustive.Eligibility criteriaQualifications and/or experienceQualificationsEssential:All staff to have completed education to leaving cert level (or equivalent)All staff recruited from the 1st Jan 2015 shall hold FETAC Level 5 (or equivalent) - Health Care AssistantStaff recruited between Mar 2008 and the 31st of December 2014, who do not hold a FETAC Level 5 qualification are required to have commenced the training within 6 months of the 1st of Jan 2015.Staff employed prior to March 2008 shall have their competency and skills assessed to determine their need for required future training and suitable arrangements shall be in place to identify these needs and ensure that they are implemented.Desirable:ExperienceEssential:Previous experience with older peopleEssential skills, competencies and/or knowledgeProfessional KnowledgeEssential:· Knowledge of Residential Care legislation and standards including· S.I.415 of 2013 Health Act 2007 (Care and Welfare of Residents in Designated Centres for Older People) Regulations 2013 and,· HIQA's National Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland (2016), and others as applicable· HIQA's National Standards for infection prevention and control in community services (2018)· Demonstrate sound knowledge of older people· Previous experience in care of the elderly· Good literacy skillsCore Aptitudes· Act as a good role model· Be of the caring nature, sympathetic to the needs of all the residents· Have good communication and interpersonal skillsJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: From €13.50 per hourBenefits:Employee assistance programFood allowanceOn-site parkingSick payWork Location: In person