Healthcare Assistant. Mid-West. Irlanda

Full time Healthcare Assistants are currently required by Ireland's Largest Nursing Home Group, Orpea Care Ireland, with salary of  €27000, 39 hours per week and in respect of which the minimum hourly rate of remuneration is €13.31.

Candidates should have as a minimum QQI Level 5 in healthcare or above, experience in care of the Older Person  is highly desirable.

Duties to include -

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.