Healthcare Assistant
HealthTech
Employer: Sonas Nursing Homes Management Co. Ltd.
This role may be based in any of the folowing nursing homes operated by Sonas Nursing Homes Management Co. Ltd:
- Sonas Nursing Home Ashborough, Lyre Road Miltown, Kilarney, Co. Kerry, V93 HH92
- Sonas Nursing Home Cloverhil, Cloverhi l, Co. Roscommon, F42 VW21
- Sonas Nursing Home Innis Ree, Balyleague, Lanesborough, Co. Roscommon, N39 R122
- Sonas Nursing Home Knock, Balyhaunis Road, Knock, Co. Mayo, F12 K292
- Sonas Nursing Home Tulow, Shilelagh Road, Tulow, Co. Carlow, R93 R159
Successful candidates may be assigned to any of the above locations depending on service needs.
Job Description:
- Support and assist residents in fulfi ling activities of daily living, enabling them to be as independent as possible.
- Deliver a high standard of person-centred care, ensuring al practices reflect the privacy, dignity, and respect of our residents.
- Establish and maintain relationships with residents based on respect and equality.- Promote, encourage, and practice the ethos of person-centred care.
- Participate in organising and carrying out social outings and in-house activities.
- Maintain residents’ dining rooms, living areas, and bedrooms in a neat, presentable, and hygienic state.
Education & Qualifications:
- Must have started or completed FETAC/QQI Major Award Level 5 in Healthcare or related field, or equivalent.
- Modules in Care of the Older Person, Infection Prevention & Control, Nutrition, and Paliative Care Support are desirable.
- Current and valid Infection Control, Manual & Resident Moving & Handling, and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Certificates (training can be provided if required).
Essential Skills:
- Compassionate, reliable, and patient-centered- Good communication and teamwork skils
Desirable Skills:
- Previous experience in healthcare or residential care settings