Healthcare assistant

Kilcoole Nursing home is a modern nursing home located in the picturesque village of Kilcoole, in the 'Garden of Ireland.' We are now looking for caring, empathetic and reliable Healthcare Assistants to join our multi-disciplinary team on a full time basis.

Main Activities : 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 Enabling and assisting residents to eat / drink and achieve physical comfort Participating, organising and carrying out social activities Sustaining high level of communication between residents family and staff, developing & maintaining 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 Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and management.

Qualifications / Skills FETAC / QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or equivalent (completed or in progress) Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) Excellent communication skills Ability to maintain a positive approach Caring and empathetic nature Fluent level of English both written and oral What do we offer? Guaranteed hours contracts Sunday premium rates Double time Bank Holidays Paid Breaks Retail Discounts Employee Assistance Programme Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training / professional development Opportunities for career progression Paid training Covered / Subsidised meals Note This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity.

Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home.

Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Home Manager Skills : Healthcare Assistant Carer Aged Care