Healthcare Assistants - Killarney. South-West. Irlanda

Killarney Nursing Home is a 56 bed modern nursing home, providing a high standard of care 24 hours a day.  We offer residential care as well as specialist care for those with Dementia. We also provide respite care to give home carers a much needed break.

We are now recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to join our existing multi-disciplinary team.

Purpose of the role

The Care Assistant works as a member of a team delivering care to the residents via the Named Nurse concept. As such a team member, the Care Assistant contributes to the fulfillment of Mowlam Healthcare’s philosophy of care.

The role reports to the Nurse in Charge and is responsible to the Director of Nursing.

What does the role entail?

Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering high quality person-centred care to meet all care 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 while always maintaining their dignity

Communicating with nurses regarding resident's condition or any aspect of resident's daily life

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

Participating, organising 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

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

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

Excellent communication and listening skills

Reliable and professional

Can work independently or part of a team

Ability to maintain a positive outlook

Fluent level of English both written and oral

All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.

What do we offer?

Guaranteed hours contracts

Premium Sunday and Bank Holidays rates

Paid breaks

Death in Service Cover

Free Garda Vetting

Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development

Opportunities for career progression

Paid trainings

Subsidised meals

Note

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Home Manager.