Healthcare Assistant
Nazareth Care Ireland Sligo
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Job Description- 2674140930176;-8.48280143737793;NAZARETH HOUSE NURSING HOME , Church Hill , Sligo , Co. Sligo , F91 A243
The nursing home is located in Sligo town and is a short walk from bus services and the train station. The building is divided into two residential unit which accommodate 35 residents each.
Our core values are Compassion, Respect, Hospitality, Patience, Love, and Justice.
Benefits:- Competitive Salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Statutory Sick Pay
- PRSA Pension Fund
- Free Parking
- Bike to Work scheme
- Refer a Friend programme
- Uniform provided
If you’re a compassionate, positive person eager to work hard, then this is a job for you. This is an excellent opportunity to develop or enhance your skills within a supportive environment whilst working with an experienced team of Healthcare Professionals in a diverse, multicultural environment.
Job Description:
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Location: Nazareth House, Church Hill, Magheraboy, Sligo
Report to: Director of Nursing
Job Purpose: To enhance the quality of life of each resident by providing individualised holistic care. To promote independence, and be able to communicate effectively with the resident and with the multidisciplinary team.
Main responsibilities:- To deliver quality care to each resident
- To assist residents with intimate and personal care, based on assessed needs
- To assist residents with eating and drinking where and when appropriate
- To promote and encourage a normal nutritional diet
- To assist residents with mobilizing
- To assist with diversional therapy i.e. activities, movement to music etc.
- Assist nursing staff with all the resident care and the care of the dying
- Be familiar with the control of infection
- Report any changes in residents’ condition to senior nurse on duty
- At night to ensure residents sleep patterns are not unduly disrupted by excessive noise
- Document any records you are required to keep in the course of your duty.
- Due to the high dependency of the residents, close supervision day and night is vital
- To be aware of health and safety policies within Nazareth Care Ireland
- To report any faulty equipment e.g. lifting hoists, bath hoists, etc. to your immediate supervisor
- To familiarize yourself with the use of transfer slide sheets, handling belts
- Use hoists only with a second staff member present
- Ensure you understand policies and procedures with regard to Evacuation and Fire.
- Have FETAC Level 5 and/or other relevant training
- Have previous experience of caring for the elderly preferable
- Sector:
- Experienced [Non-Managerial]
Candidate Requirements
Essential- Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
- Minimum Qualification:Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)
- Ability Skills:Communications, Creativity
- Competency Skills:Collaboration, Teamwork
- Specialising In:healthcare
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