Health Care Assistant
Job Description & Skills Required
Drumhill Inn Limited are now recruiting Healthcare Assistants to join our multi-disciplinary team in Aras Mhic Shuibhne nursing home in Mullinasole,Laghey Co. Donegal.
The role reports to the Nurse in Charge and is responsible to the Director of Nursing.
Employer:- Drumhill Inn Limited
Location:- Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home. Mullinasole. Laghey. Co Donegal.
Working hours: - Full time - 39 hours / Week
Pay rate:- €30,000 per annum
Job description.
Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering high quality person-centred care to meet all care needs of’ residents
Getting to know residents’ interests and needs, providing attention and support.
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 while always maintaining their dignity.
Communicating with nurses regarding resident's condition or any aspect of resident's daily life Provide personal assistance in all aspects or’ personal care and manual handling, ensuring comfort and hygiene of service users and always adhering to safe practice.
Participating, organizing, 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 the home Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and management.
Qualifications required.
FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in healthcare or equivalent Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable Have an outgoing, friendly, and caring personality with excellent communication skills Reliable and professional
Can work independently or part of a team Have a strong desire to support people.
Are reliable and trustworthy with strong sense o1 empathy. Ability to maintain a positive outlook Fluent level of English both written and oral
All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting. Full- time positions will require you to work seven 12-hour shifts per fortnight. Apply-aras@drumhill.ie
Employer:- Drumhill Inn Limited
Location:- Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home. Mullinasole. Laghey. Co Donegal.
Working hours: - Full time - 39 hours / Week
Pay rate:- €30,000 per annum