About this role
We are currently seeking Healthcare Assistants across our seven Care Centres. Our Health Care Assistants works as a member of our care team, delivering and ensuring the highest levels of care to our Residents. Locations: Abbot Close Care Centre, Askeaton, Co Limerick;Clarinbridge Care Centre, Craughwell, Co Galway;Ferbane Care Centre, Ferbane, Co Offaly;Killeline Care Centre, Newcastle West, Co Limerick;Windmill House Care Centre, Churchtown, Mallow, Co Cork;Willow Brooke Care Centre, College Road, Castleisland, Co Kerry. Padre Pio Care Centre, Churchtown, Mallow, Co. CorkResponsibilities and
Duties
Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering quality person-centered care to meet the needs of residentsGetting to know residents’ interests and needs providing attention, support, and companionshipPromoting the mobility of residents, supervising and assisting as necessary to ensure optimum mobility is maintained and improved where possibleEnabling and assisting residents to maintain their personal appearance / hygiene needs whilst always maintaining their dignityEnabling and assisting residents to eat/drink and achieve physical comfortParticipating, organising, and carrying out social activitiesSustaining a high level of communication between resident’s family and staff developing good relationshipsAssisting in the upkeep of high standards of cleanliness in the homeContributing to the maintenance of Health and Safety in the homeAny other duties deemed necessary by the Nurse in Charge and management.
Qualifications / Skills
Excellent communication skillsCan work independently or as part of a teamAbility to maintain a positive approachGood command of the English language - both written and oralWhat do we offer? Guaranteed hours contractsFree Garda VettingComprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional developmentOpportunities for career progressionFree on-site parking