Health Care Assistant

Duties to include ;-

Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering quality person-centered care to meet the needs of residents.

Getting to know residents' interests and 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 whilst always maintaining their dignity.

Enabling and assisting residents to eat/drink and achieve physical comfort.

Participating, organizing 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.

Care for each resident like they are your own family.

Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and management.

What are the qualifications/skills needed?

FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare within the next 12 months, or have other relevant healthcare qualification.

Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) is preferable. Excellent communication skills.

Ability to maintain a positive approach in a sometimes-challenging environment.

Good command of the English language - both written and oral.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €15.15-€16.15 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 39.0 per week

Benefits

Bike to work scheme

Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate

Newport, County Mayo: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education

Junior Certificate (preferred)

Experience

Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)

Language

English (required)

Licence/Certification

* Level 5 in Healthcare Support (preferred)

Work Location: In person