Healthcare Assistant

This position involves a 39-hour week, at €16.12 per hour, based at our Dublin location (D03KW08)Main responsibilities:     To deliver quality care to each resident    To assist residents with intimate and personal care, based on assessed needs     To assist residents with eating and drinking where and when appropriate    To promote and encourage a normal nutritional diet     To assist residents with mobilizing    To assist with diversional therapy i.e. activities, movement to music etc.     Assist nursing staff with all the resident care and the care of the dying    Be familiar with the control of infection    Report any changes in residents’ condition to senior nurse on duty    At night to ensure residents sleep patterns are not unduly disrupted by excessive noise and bright lights    Document any records you are required to keep in the course of your duty. Health & Safety:    Due to the high dependency of the residents, close supervision day and night is vital for their safety and well-being    To be aware of health and safety policies within Nazareth Care Ireland    To report any faulty equipment e.g. lifting hoists, bath hoists, etc. to your immediate supervisor    To familiarize yourself with the use of transfer slide sheets, handling belts    Use hoists only with a second staff member present    Ensure you understand policies and procedures with regard to Evacuation and Fire. Additional Daily Responsibilities:    Collect food orders from residents by 8:00 am daily    To support with tea and toast at breakfast time    Serve meals to residents in the dining room from the Bain Marie    Provide tray service to resident rooms as required    Clear crockery and cutlery from resident rooms and dining areas to the pantry after each meal    Deliver additional food items as requested    Complete tea rounds during morning, afternoon, and evening periods    Replenish water jugs in resident rooms daily    Provide tea and light refreshments to resident families in exceptional circumstances    Maintain pantry cleanliness overnight    Prepare breakfast trays for the following day    Any other duties that may be assigned to you from time to time.Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:    Have FETAC Level 5 and/or other relevant training    Have previous experience of caring for the elderly preferably in a residential setting    To adopt a person-centered approach to care planning    Experience of working with others in a team setting    Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development     Ability to communicate effectively at all levels    Have a genuine interest in caring for older people    Show a positive attitude and be open to changing needs within Nazareth Care Ireland    To participate in care planning with nursing and other relevant staff     Be proficient in Manual Handling and Patient Moving SkillsThis job description outlines the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment according to business needs within Nazareth House.