Healthcare Assistant

We are currently recruiting for Full-Time Health Care Assistants for Loughshinny Residential Home, Ballykea, Blackland, Skerries, K34 DV78

Hours:

39 Hours Per Week

Salary Range:

€32,691 per annum

Responsibilities:

• To work as part of a team of Health Care Assistants, under the direction of the Nursing team
• To provide quality person-centred care to meet the needs of residents/patients
• To provide high standard services as specified in agreed care plans and to contribute to the continual review of resident’s needs
• Enable and assist resident to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance
• Enable and assist resident to eat and drink
• Enable and assist resident to access and use toilet facilities, participating in individual continence promotion programmes
• Contribute to the movement and treatment of resident to maximise their physical comfort
• Promote mobility of resident, supervising and assisting as necessary to ensure resident retains optimum mobility
• Maintain high level of communication between resident’s family and staff developing good relationships
• To work closely with the activity co-ordinator/social care leader of the residential home and ensure engagement of the residents at arranged activities where possible and suitable.
• To escort/accompany residents to the hospital or for other appointments when directed by the senior nursing staff.
• Staff adhere to infection control and prevention policy
• Safekeeping of resident’s personal property
• Report broken or unsafe items that need repair
• Assess and record vital signs and report any concerns to nursing team
• Assess and record weights and must scores and report any concerns to nursing team
• Participate in CPR and basic lifesaving and act as a first responder for the HCA team
• Takes blood samples from residents/patients following phlebotomy training

The ideal candidate should have the following attributes:

Cheerful and compassionate by nature, you will possess sound judgement, initiative and problem-solving abilities and be able to pay attention to the details. Applicant must have a good command of the English language.

Experience is preferred, but not as essential as your genuine desire to develop or progress a career in this field is a vital attribute.

A respectful and courteous attitude to seniors is required, and weekend availability is highly desirable.

Qualification:

QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or Equivalent

Benefits:

• HSF Health Plan
• Education Support
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Length of Service Reward
• Birthday Reward
• Subsidised Meals
• Bike to Work Scheme

Bartra Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer