Healthcare Assistant- Nursing Home Group
CareChoice Nursing Home Group are currently recruiting Full-Time, experienced Healthcare Assistants, for our nursing homes in various location.
Responsibilities and Duties
Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to our residents.
Ensuring resident's hygiene/personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident’s dignity at all times.
Assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs.
Assisting residents with mobilising as appropriate and using correct aids.
Escorting or/and transferring residents as directed by the Nursing staff.
Assisting in End-of-Life Care.
Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.
Qualifications and Skills:
QQI/FETAC qualification in Health Care Support or equivalent e.g a nursing degree.
At least 2 years experience in a Healthcare role/environment.
Preparedness to undertake training and obtain the necessary qualification within 12 months of commencement.
Availability to work varied shift patterns, days & nights across Monday to Sunday is essential.
Practical experience in a caring capacity desired.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Professional, caring, and empathetic nature.
Be comfortable working in a sometimes, challenging environment.
Have a good level of English language skills.
excellent communication skills
driving license