Healthcare Assistant

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We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our team.

Our Healthcare Assistant works as a member of a team delivering care to the residents of Ennis Road Care Facility Limited Meelick, Co. Clare, V94 T276

What will you need to do

• 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, 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 residents’ families 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.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by the Nurse in Charge and management
• What are the qualifications/skills needed?
• FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare (or equivalent) in all relevant modules.
• Some experience working in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive approach in a sometimes-challenging environment.
• Fluent level of English, both written and oral

Job Types: Full-time

• Pay: €16.12 per hour or €32,691.36 minimum annual remuneration
• Expected hours: 39 hours per week