About this role
Job Description & Skills Required
About the role
- The Health Care Assistant will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards of care practiced in the relevant care setting.
- The Health Care Assistant will provide holistic, person centered care, promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for residents.
- Duties include (But are not limited to): Deliver the care of residents within a best practice / evidence based framework.
- Apply the principles of effective delegation in all instances to the maximum level compatible with safety.
- Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role / care setting, for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc.
- Actively participate as a multi-disciplinary / inter-disciplinary team member in all aspects of service delivery including clinical meetings & team meetings.
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual person centred care programmes within an agreed framework and in accordance with best practice.
Requirements
- Hold a minimum QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or Diploma / Degree in Nursing.
- At least 1 years experience in care of the older person or comparable role is desirable; Knowledge of Residential Care Legislation and HIQA Standards is advantageous; Must be of professional, caring and empathetic nature; Good standard of verbal and written English.
Company:- Dominican Sisters Tralee Company Limited By Guarantee Location:- Our Lady of Fatima Home, Oakpark, Tralee, Kerry V92 HW58 Contract Type:-Full-time, 39 hours per week. Minimum Annual Remuneration:- 32,691.00 Per Annum