Health Care Assistant. Irlanda

Employer:Ennis Road Care Facility

Location: Meelick, Co Clare

We are looking for Health Care Assistants to join our team.

Our Health Care Assistant works as a member of a team delivering care to the residents of Ennis Road Care Facility

What will you need to do:

Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering quality person-centered care to meet the 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 whilst always maintaining their dignity

Enabling and assisting residents to eat/drink and achieve physical comfort

Participating, organizing 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

Care for each resident like they are your own family

Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and management.

What are the qualifications/skills needed?

FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare (or equivalent) in all relevant modules

Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable

Excellent communication skills

Ability to maintain a positive approach in a sometimes-challenging environment

Fluent level of English both written and oral

Annual Renumeration