Healthcare Assistant at Nazareth Care Ireland — Ireland

About The Role

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

This position involves a 39-hour work week, with an hourly rate of €16.12, based at one of our multiple locations: Mallow (P51 T889), Killorglin (V93 TD99), Sligo (F91 A243) or Ballymote (F56 EP48).

Job Purpose: To enhance the quality of life of each resident by providing individualised holistic care. To promote independence, and be able to communicate effectively with the resident and with the multidisciplinary team.

Main responsibilities

To deliver quality care to each resident
To assist residents with intimate and personal care, based on assessed needs
To assist residents with eating and drinking where and when appropriate
To promote and encourage a normal nutritional diet
To assist residents with mobilizing
To assist with diversional therapy i.e. activities, movement to music etc.
Assist nursing staff with all the resident care and the care of the dying
Be familiar with the control of infection
Report any changes in residents’ condition to senior nurse on duty
At night to ensure residents sleep patterns are not unduly disrupted by excessive noise and bright lights
Document any records you are required to keep in the course of your duty.

Health & Safety

Due to the high dependency of the residents, close supervision day and night is vital for their safety and well-being
To be aware of health and safety policies within Nazareth Care Ireland
To report any faulty equipment e.g. lifting hoists, bath hoists, etc. to your immediate supervisor
To familiarize yourself with the use of transfer slide sheets, handling belts
Use hoists only with a second staff member present
Ensure you understand policies and procedures with regard to Evacuation and Fire.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

Have FETAC Level 5 and/or other relevant training

Have previous experience of caring for the elderly preferably in a residential setting

To adopt a person-centered approach to care planning

Experience of working with others in a team setting

Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Have a genuine interest in caring for older people

Show a positive attitude and be open to changing needs within Nazareth Care Ireland

To participate in care planning with nursing and other relevant staff

Be proficient in Manual Handling and Patient Moving Skills

This job description outlines the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment according to business needs within Nazareth House.

However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties involved, consequently, you may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to you from time to time.