Health Care Assistant - Tipperary Healthcare Limited, Dundrum, Co Tipperary

Responsibilities and Duties

• Candidate must have Healthcare or equivalent Nursing Degree/Allied Health Degree/Diploma OR working towards the relevant QQI level qualifications.
• Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to our residents.
• Ensuring residents hygiene/personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident’s dignity at all time.
• Assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs.
• Assisting residents with mobilising as appropriate and using correct aids.
• Escorting or/and transfer residents as directed by the Nursing staff.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.

Qualifications and Skills

• QQI/FETAC qualification OR relative experience in a similar environment.
• Practical experience in a caring capacity desired.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Professional, caring and empathetic nature.
• Be comfortable working in a sometimes, challenging environment.
• Have a good level of English language skills.
• Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends, across Monday to Sunday.

What we offer

Competitive rate of pay

Continuous professional development

Paid quality training.

Free Garda Vetting

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person