Health Care Assistant

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Company: Hibernia Nursing Home Group
Name of nursing home: St Joseph's Nursing Home
Address of Nursing Home :Lurgan Glebe, Virginia, Co .Cavan A82 A268
Hourly rate 13.50 per hr. Time + 1/3 on Sundays. Double time - Public Holidays
Employment type: Part-time & Full-time - permanent positions
Hours : 12 - 36 per week
Job title: Healthcare Assistant
About the Role: Hibernia Nursing Home Group are recruiting healthcare assistants for one of their nursing homes (St Joseph's Nursing home ) to assist the nursing staff in delivering the highest standard of personal and clinical care to our elderly residents.

Duties: As a healthcare assistant in our nursing home (St Joseph's Nursing Home) you will play a crucial role in maintaining our high quality of care .

You will
Perform duties that have been assigned by the Director of Nursing

Responsibilities of a healthcare assistant:
Provide a high level of care to all residents.
Carry out tasks as directed by the staff nurses and clinical nurse manager.
Communicate with residents and their families.
Provide emotional support for residents.
Assist residents with their personal care and activities of daily living.
Support staff and ensure that families and visitors of the nursing home are attended to with consideration.
Requirements of a Healthcare Assistant.
QQI Level 5 certificate or equivalent
Excellent communication skills
Previous experience working in healthcare (home care, nursing homes etc)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Food allowance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Virginia, CO. Cavan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have a QQI level 5 or equivalent in Healthcare support?

Experience:

• Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person