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Healthcare Assistant

Posted on Aug. 6, 2025

  • Full Time

Healthcare Assistant

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St Francis Nursing home, Kilkerrin, Co.Galway is currently looking to recruit Health Care Assistants to join our multi-disciplinary team. * Be QQI / FETAC Level 5 qualified in Care of the Older Person / Healthcare Support or other accepted qualifications in a relevant healthcare discipline Applicant must have a good command of the English language. Applicants must be legally entitled to work within Ireland and the EU. Hospital experience Please note in line with the requirements of the Health Information & Quality Authority (HIQA), all qualifications, career gaps, employment history, and registrations will be verified during the recruitment process. Any irregularities or false information provided could invalidate your application. Job Description Care of Residents Carry out all instructions relating to the direct care of residents, as directed by the Nursing Staff. Support the promotion of equality for all residents. Contribute to the protection and safety of residents at all times. Assist in the ongoing support of residents and others significant to them by enabling residents to maintain their interests, identity and well-being and maintaining contact with those who are significant to them. Support residents in the transition due to changing from one care requirement to another. Hygiene Bath, shower, shave, dress and undress residents. Assist with the care of the unconscious residents. Assist with the care of incontinent residents. Assist residents who are confined to bed with their toilet needs. Assist in the toileting of residents including the giving, removing and emptying of urinals and commodes. Clean and disinfect urinals, commodes, hoists, shower seats and trolleys etc. Supervise residents on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assist patients with their hygiene needs. Nutrition Obtain, transmit and store information relating to the delivery of the nutritional service within the Nursing Home. Give help and support to residents during their meal times. Ensure, for individual residents that dietary needs are adhered to, including special diets and supplementary drinks under the direction of the Nursing Staff. Mobilisation Enable residents to maintain their mobility in the immediate environment. Lift and position residents, when necessary. Assist patients with walking and limb exercises. Ensure residents are comfortable in beds or on chairs. Assist with recreational activities and diversional therapy. General Duties Distribute denture to residents, as required. Escort residents to hospitals (e.g. outpatient clinics), when required. Deal with residents’ personal property, as per Nursing Home policy. Take care of residents’ dentures, glasses and hearing aids. Assist residents to make telephone calls. Answer call bells and report requests to Nursing Staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €14.80 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/05/2025


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