Healthcare Assistant

This position involves a 39-hour work week, with an hourly rate of €16.12, based at one of our multiple locations: Mallow (P51 T889), Killorglin (V93 TD99), Sligo (F91 A243) or Ballymote (F56 EP48).Job Purpose: To enhance the quality of life of each resident by providing individualised holistic care. To promote independence, and be able to communicate effectively with the resident and with the multidisciplinary team.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.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 Skills This 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.However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties involved, consequently, you may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to you from time to time.