Healthcare Assistant

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Employer: Ennis Road Care Facility

• Location: Ennis Road, Meelick Clareview Co. Limerick, V94 D2T3
• 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.
• Ennis Road Care Facility is a sister company of Beech Lodge Care Facility located in Bruree, Co. Limerick.

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: starts at €16.12 per hour 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