Health Care Assistant. Irlanda

Full Job Description

To deliver hands on nursing care to residents in a caring respectful and person-centred manner ensuring wherever possible the resident's wishes are observed.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  To be accountable for high standards of care in the Nursing home

  To take full responsibility for the care assigned in the Nursing home

  To keep accurate and quality records as required under the HIQA standards

  To carry out all aspects of care according to the person's needs, as per his/her agreed care plan

  To ensure that the Nursing Home is secure and safe at all times and that fire and emergency policies and procedures are strictly adhered to

  To inform your Home Manager of any deficiencies, anomalies or concerns immediately

  To be familiar with all statutory instruments of legislation concerning nursing homes and to be familiar with all nursing policies and procedures within the Nursing Home

  To treat all information and data in a secure and confidential manner

  To carry out such other duties appropriate to the post as directed by management

  To ensure that all residents receive person centred care as directed in their care plans

  To carry out care for our residents with dignity, respect and facilitate their optimum independence as much as possible

  To assist residents with their personal hygiene needs

  To assist with resident’s toileting needs

  To assist residents to mobilise safely

  To ensure residents receive assistance with eating and drinking as necessary

  To ensure residents are clothed in seasonally suitable clothing of their choice

  To participate in the delivery of therapy and any other alternative therapies as arranged / prescribed by the Social Care Leader, Home Manager, ADON/CNM or Nurse on duty

  To observe, listen and engage with the residents and, report any concerns to the Nursing staff

  To communicate with all staff, residents, relatives and visitors to the Home in a manner that will ensure good positive clear outcomes

  To attend training as directed by the Company

  To work as part of a care team referring to the allocation sheet and roster

  To follow the procedures as set out in Company policy

  To use medical nursing equipment carefully and as instructed in training

  To respond promptly to the Nurse Call bells

  To show respect for resident’s belongings

  To ensure that resident's needs are met with dignity and respect and where appropriate to attend to these needs.

  To promote resident’s independence and empowerment at all times.

Education requirements:

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare desirable

Salary:

Commencing at €12.70 per hour depending on experience