Healthcare Assistant
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Job Summary
Responsibilities
- Ability to deliver high quality person centred care while maintaining residents dignity and independence.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide emotional support companionship and reassurance to residents.
- Experience assisting residents with mobility daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with nursing staff residents and families.
- Strong observation and reporting skills to identify and communicate changes in residents conditions.
- Ability to assist residents with feeding hydration and maintaining overall comfort and wellbeing.
- Experience supporting and encouraging participation in social and recreational activities.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with residents families and multidisciplinary team members.
- Knowledge of infection prevention cleanliness standards and health and safety practices.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a busy care environment.
- Healthcare qualification completed or currently in progress (QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or equivalent).
- Previous experience in a healthcare nursing home or residential care setting is desirable.
- Relevant healthcare experience is required for Senior Healthcare Assistant applicants.
- Strong commitment to delivering high-quality person-centred resident care.
- Compassionate and caring approach with a genuine interest in supporting older adults.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
- All appointments are subject to satisfactory references medical clearance and Garda Vetting.
- Guaranteed hour contracts available for both full time and part time positions.
- Paid training and development programmes to support ongoing learning and professional growth.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment focused on employee wellbeing and success.
- Opportunities for career progression and advancement within the organisation.
Required Skills:
Healthcare qualification completed or currently in progress (QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or equivalent). Previous experience in a healthcare nursing home or residential care setting is desirable. Relevant healthcare experience is required for Senior Healthcare Assistant applicants. Strong commitment to delivering high-quality person-centred resident care. Compassionate and caring approach with a genuine interest in supporting older adults. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop professionally. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references medical clearance and Garda Vetting.
