Healthcare Assistant

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.

Healthcare Assistants are required to promote a caring environment for residents through high standards of professional practice which are conductive to the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the Residents of the Home.

Main Activities

• Supporting the Nursing Staff and team in delivering quality person-centred care to meet the needs of residents
• 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
• Maintain accurate and thorough care records
• To communicate effectively with residents, staff and relatives.

Required

• QQI Level 5 or equivalent in Healthcare Support
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• One year’s experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a Nursing Home or similar environment