Healthcare Assistant

We are now looking to grow our healthcare team and are inviting applications to the role of Healthcare Assistant at The Park Nursing home, Castletroy.

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?

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

What do we offer?

QQI Training Support

Guaranteed hours contracts

Sunday Premium Rates

Double time on Bank Holidays

Career Progression Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing Supports

Supportive Team and Learning Work Environment

Comprehensive induction and clinical training

* Referral bonus and retail discounts

All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.

INDHCA

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.