Health Care Assistant

Waterford Nursing Home is growing their care team and inviting applications to the role of Healthcare Assistant.

Candidates must have flexibility in their availability and must be available to work day and night shifts.

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 fulfilment of Mowlam Healthcare's philosophy of care.

What does this role entail?

• Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering quality person centred care to meet the needs of residents
• Getting to know residents' interests and needs and 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, organising and carrying out social activities
• Sustaining a high level of communication between resident's family and staff and 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 in relevant modules or equivalent (in progress/completed)
• Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable
• Excellent communication skills
• Can work independently or part of a team
• Ability to maintain a positive approach in a sometimes challenging environment
• Fluent level of English both written and oral

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

What do we offer?

• QQI Training Support
• Guaranteed hours contracts
• Sunday Premium Rates
• Double time on Bank Holidays
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing Supports
• Supportive Team and Learning Work Environment
• Comprehensive induction and clinical training
• Referral bonus and retail discounts

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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.