Healthcare Assistant

126 permits (2026)Full-timePosted 1 month ago

Job Description

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Location: Saint Joseph's Nursing Home, Ballymacprior, Killorglin, Co. Kerry

Report to: Director of Nursing

Job Purpose: To enhance the quality of life of each resident by providing individualise holistic care. To promote independence, and be able to communicate effectively with the resident and with the multidisciplinary team.

Main responsibilities:

To deliver quality care to each resident

To assist residents with intimate and personal care, based on assessed needs
To assist residents with eating and drinking where and when appropriate
To promote and encourage a normal nutritional diet
To assist residents with mobilizing
To assist with diversional therapy i.e. activities, movement to music etc.
Assist nursing staff with all the resident care and the care of the dying

Be familiar with the control of infection

Report any changes in residents' condition to senior nurse on duty
At night to ensure residents sleep patterns are not unduly disrupted by excessive noise
and bright lights
Document any records you are required to keep in the course of your duty.
Health & Safety:
Due to the high dependency of the residents, close supervision day and night is vital
for their safety and well-being
To be aware of health and safety policies within Nazareth Care Ireland
To report any faulty equipment e.g. lifting hoists, bath hoists, etc. to your immediate supervisor
To familiarize yourself with the use of transfer slide sheets, handling belts

Use hoists only with a second staff member present

Ensure you understand policies and procedures with regard to Evacuation and Fire.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:

Have FETAC Level 5 and/or other relevant training

Have previous experience of caring for the elderly preferably in a residential setting
To adopt a person-centered approach to care planning
Experience of working with others in a team setting
Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Have a genuine interest in caring for older people
Show a positive attitude and be open to changing needs within Nazareth Care Ireland
To participate in care planning with nursing and other relevant staff

Be proficient in Manual Handling and Patient Moving Skills

This job description outlines the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment according to business needs within Nazareth House.

However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties involved, consequently, you may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to you from time to time.

This job guarantees a minimum of 39 hours per week, €16.12/ hour and the eircode is V93TD99

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