Healthcare Assistant- Nursing Home Group

CareChoice Nursing Home Group are currently recruiting Full-Time, experienced Healthcare Assistants, for our nursing homes in:

• CareChoice Ballynoe (White’s Cross- Co Cork)
• Beaumont Residential Care (Beaumont- Co Cork)
• Brookfield Care Centre (Leamlara- Co Cork)
• CareChoice Macroom (Macroom- Co Cork)
• CareChoice Montenotte (Montenotte- Co Cork)
• CareChoice Clonakilty (Co, Cork)
• Elm Hall Nursing Home (Celbridge- Co Kildare)
• CareChoice Trim (Trim, Meath)
• CareChoice Dungarvan (Dungarvan- Co Waterford)
• CareChoice Malahide Road (Northern Cross, Dublin)
• CareChoice Swords (Swords, Dublin)
• The Marlay (Rathfarnham, Dublin)
• Newtownpark House (Blackrock, Dublin)
• CareChoice Finglas (Finglas, Dublin)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to our residents.
• Ensuring resident’s hygiene/personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident’s dignity at all times.
• Assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs.
• Assisting residents with mobilising as appropriate and using correct aids.
• Escorting or/and transferring residents as directed by the Nursing staff.
• Assisting in End-of-Life Care.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.

Qualifications and Skills

• QQI/FETAC qualification in Health Care Support or equivalent e.g a nursing degree.
• At least 2 years experience in a Healthcare role/ environment.
• Preparedness to undertake training and obtain the necessary qualification within 12 months of commencement.
• Availability to work varied shift patterns, days & nights across Monday to Sunday is essential.
• Practical experience in a caring capacity desired.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Professional, caring, and empathetic nature.
• Be comfortable working in a sometimes, challenging environment.
• Have a good level of English language skills.

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