Healthcare Assistants

Healthcare Assistant – Skibbereen Residential Care

Skibbereen Residential Care is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and reliable Healthcare Assistants to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about providing high-quality care to older people and who value flexibility, teamwork, and professionalism in the workplace.

Key Personal Qualities

The successful candidates should demonstrate the following qualities

• Patience: Older adults may require additional time and support with mobility, communication, and daily activities. Patience and understanding are essential when providing person-centred care.

• Kindness and Empathy: The ability to understand residents' needs, feelings, and concerns is essential. Treating every resident with dignity, respect, and compassion is a fundamental part of the role.

• Positive Attitude: A friendly, approachable, and positive manner can help residents feel comfortable, valued, and secure in their surroundings.

• Multitasking Skills: Healthcare Assistants may be required to manage several responsibilities and support multiple residents while maintaining a consistently high standard of care.

• Teamwork: The ability to work effectively with nurses, healthcare professionals, and other members of the care team is essential. Candidates should be willing to support and encourage their colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

The Healthcare Assistant will be responsible for supporting residents with their daily care needs, including:

• Assisting residents with activities of daily living, including eating, personal hygiene, showering, dressing, and using the toilet.

• Using appropriate moving and handling equipment to safely assist residents when required.

• Maintaining clean, tidy, and comfortable resident rooms and living areas.

• Communicating with residents in a respectful and reassuring manner and providing emotional support.

• Participating in meetings with nurses and other healthcare professionals when required.

• Observing residents carefully and reporting any significant changes in their physical or emotional condition.

• Maintaining confidentiality, dignity, respect, and professionalism at all times.

• Following all relevant care procedures, health and safety requirements, and organisational policies.

Why Join Us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a professional care environment where the wellbeing, dignity, and comfort of residents are at the heart of everything we do. This an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a fulfilling role within residential healthcare.

If you are compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing excellent care to older people, we would be delighted to hear from you.

The hourly rate for this post is €16.12