Healthcare Assistant

s are required to promote a caring environment for residents through high standards of professional practice which are conductive to the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the Residents of the Home. Main Activities

• Supporting the Nursing Staff and team in delivering quality person-centred care to meet the needs of residents
• 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
• Maintain accurate and thorough care records
• To communicate effectively with residents, staff and relatives.

Required:

• QQI Level 5 or equivalent in Healthcare Support
• Good communication skills

Desirable:

• One year’s experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a Nursing Home or similar environment