Healthcare Assistant

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Employer: Ennis Road Care Facility

Location: Ennis Road, Meelick, Co. Clare, V94 T276

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 our 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; and

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; and

Fluent level of English both written and oral.

Job Type: Full Time

Pay: €16.12 per hour depending on work experience, or €32,691 minimum annual remuneration

Hours: 39 hours per week

Benefits: On-site parking

Schedule:

12 hour shift

Day shift

Night shift

Weekend availability

Experience: Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Level 5 in healthcare support (preferred)

Driving Licence (preferred)

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (preferred)

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €16.12 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• what stamp/visa do you currently Hold
• do you reside in Limerick

Experience:

• Healthcare: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person