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Healthcare Assistant | Bridhaven Nursing Home, Mallow (No Sponsorship)

BrídhavenMallow, County Cork, IE

30+ days ago

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Healthcare Assistant | Bridhaven Nursing Home, Mallow

Bridhaven Nursing Home, is a purpose-built nursing home located in Mallow, Co. Cork

Bridhaven Nursing Home is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. This is achieved by living our core company values in relations to communication, respecting residents' rights, choice and individuality, promoting their independence and collaborating with our many community partners

It is our mission to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our residents.

Our core company values :

Job Summary :

Healthcare Assistant is a pivotal role in creating a caring environment in which resident's quality of life is promoted. Healthcare Assistant is at the heart of our philosophy and culture for the centre therefore successful candidates will be required to deliver personal care and assistance to residents in the nursing home.

Job Details / Benefits :

Monthly Employee Above And Beyond Awards
Length Of service Awards - Extra Annual Leave Days
Uniform Provided
Educational Assistance
Staff appreciation weeks
Health & Wellbeing events
Bike To Work & Tax Saver Commuter Ticket Scheme
Christmas Savings Club
Employee Wellbeing Programme
Ongoing Training & Development
Employee Referral Awards

Principal Duties & Responsibilities :

Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to residents, always promoting their equality and dignity.

Carry out assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living which may include e.g. washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, dining, social activities, conversation, communication support and all other aspects of daily living.

Respect the privacy and dignity of all residents and promote their independence.

Provide particular attention and assist residents who have limited mobility.

Understand, be knowledgeable on and observe care plans and alert nurses immediately regarding any changes in the physical and mental state of the residents.

Report immediately any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of residents or visitors.

Maintaining a safe environment for the residents, staff and visitors of the home.

Communicate effectively with all residents and their relatives / representatives.

Contribute to and enhance the quality of resident activities and events.

Requirements :

Minimum partial QQI Level 5 Award - Healthcare or equivalent

Elder care experience

Excellent communication skills

Excellent personal care abilities

Eligibility To Work In Ireland - Due to immediate service requirements, this role is open to applications who hold EU / EEA citizenship with the right to work in Ireland without restriction. Unfortunately, we are not in a position to support visa applications or work permits for this role at this time.

Nursing Degree / Allied Health Degree / Relevant Healthcare Degree

Why work for us?

We provide the opportunity to work with older people in residential care, convalescence and transitional / respite residents as well as provide all employees with variety of training opportunities, and support employees in developing skills which will allow them to expand within their role.

Bridhaven Nursing Home are an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be treated with the Strictest of Confidence .

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Healthcare Assistant • Mallow, County Cork, IE