Job Description
To deliver high standards of personal and individualised care under the supervision and guidance of the trained nursing staff.
Responsibilities and Duties
• Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to our residents
• Ensuring residents hygiene/personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident’s dignity at all time
• Assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs
• Assisting residents with mobilizing as appropriate and using correct aids
• Escorting or/and transfer residents as directed by the Nursing staff
• Assisting in End of Life Care
• Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.
Person Specification Requirements:
• QQI/FETAC qualification OR relative experience in a similar environment.
• 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
• Good communication skills
• Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends, across Monday to Sunday.
What we offer:
• Comprehensive induction training
• Free Garda Vetting
• A rewarding working environment, with support from supervisors and managers
• Competitive rates of pay
• Subsidised meals
• Paid quality training
• Continuous professional development
• Opportunities for promotion within an expanding group
• Extensive in-house training (NMBI approved)
• Employee of the Month programme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers advise
• 1 Free Uniform/year
• Free parking
Job Type: Full-time, Part-time and Relief
