Healthcare Assistants – Kilcolgan

Kilcolgan Nursing Home is a 48-bed nursing home designed specifically for the needs of our residents. We have a very caring team who work hard to make everyone feel at home.

We are now recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to join our existing multi-disciplinary team.

Purpose of the Role
The Healthcare Assistant works as a member of a team delivering care to the residents via the Named Nurse concept. As such a team member, the Care Assistant contributes to the fulfilment of Mowlam Healthcare’s philosophy of care.

The role report reports to the Nurse in Charge and is responsible to the Director of Nursing.

What does the role entail?
Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering quality person-centred care to meet the needs of residents.
Getting to know residents’ interests and needs providing attention, support, and companionship.
Promoting the mobility of residents, supervising, and assisting as necessary to ensure optimum mobility is maintained and improved where possible.
Enabling and assisting residents to maintain their personal appearance /hygiene needs.
Enabling and assisting residents to eat/drink and achieve physical comfort.
Participating, organising, and carrying out social activities
Sustaining high level of communication between resident’s family and staff, developing & maintaining good relationships
Assisting in the upkeep of high standards of cleanliness in the home
Contributing to the maintenance of Health and Safety in the home
Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and management.

What are the Qualifications/Skills required?
FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare (completed or in process of completing)
Experience working in a healthcare environment is preferable.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to maintain a positive approach.
Caring and empathetic nature
Fluent level of English both written and oral

What do we offer?
Guaranteed hours contracts
Sunday premium rates
Paid breaks
Free Garda Vetting
Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
Opportunities for career progression
Paid training
Covered/Subsidised meals

Note
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Home Manager.