Healthcare Assistant

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Job Description:

Oaklodge Nursing is one of Irelands leading providers in care of the elderly, with a specialised international, award winning, Dementia Care Programme. Are you looking for a career with passion, excellence and value? We are a progressive, innovative and ever expanding nursing home and care provider with opportunities for both full and part time staff. Our attractive employment package includes: Continuous training and professional development as well as Pension and Sick Leave Schemes.

Responsibilities and duties will include but are not limited to: Maintaining a warm and safe environment for our residents at Oaklodge Nursing Home

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to our residents.
• Ensuring residents hygiene/personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident's dignity at all time.
• Assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs.
• Assisting residents with mobilising as appropriate and using correct aids.
• Completing daily activates with residents based on their interests and hobbies.
• Assisting in End of Life Care.
• Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.

If you feel you are compassionate, emphatic, kind and hardworking, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time and Relief Permanent position

Benefits:

Flexitime On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (preferred)