Healthcare Assistants – Ballincollig

Ballincollig Community Nursing Home is a state of the art home, designed with residents’ care, comfort, enjoyment, security and convenience in mind – and the provision of the highest standard of care 24 hours a day.

We are currently hiring for full time Healthcare Assistants to join our multidisciplinary team.

Purpose of the Role
The Care 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 fulfillment of Mowlam Healthcare’s philosophy of care.

Reports To: Nurse in Charge
Responsible To: Director of Nursing

What does this 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 whilst always maintaining their dignity
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 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 needed?
FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare
Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable
Excellent communication skills
Empathetic, kind and caring approach
Can work independently or part of a team
Ability to maintain a positive attitude
Fluent level of English both written and oral

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 unit. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Home Manager.