Healthcare Assistant, Killorglin

Nazareth House Killorglin is a purpose- built home which accommodate 39 male or female residents who need care and help with their daily tasks and want to be supported to keep up their level of independence as long as possible.

The nursing home is a vibrant place set in a desirable location, a short distance from Killorglin town, with a backdrop of the McGillycuddy Reeks, and on the banks of the River Laune.

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

Nazareth House Killorglin is currently looking for kind and caring Health Care Assistant to join our team to enhance and support the excellent quality of daily life for our residents.

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:            Saint Joseph's Nursing Home, Ballymacprior, Killorglin, Co. Kerry

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

       and bright lights

       Document any records you are required to keep in the course of your duty.

Health & Safety:

       Due to the high dependency of the residents, close supervision day and night is vital

for their safety and well-being

       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.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:

       Have FETAC Level 5 and/or other relevant training

       Have previous experience of caring for the elderly preferably in a residential setting

       To adopt a person-centered approach to care planning

       Experience of working with others in a team setting

       Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development

       Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

       Have a genuine interest in caring for older people

       Show a positive attitude and be open to changing needs within Nazareth Care Ireland

       To participate in care planning with nursing and other relevant staff

       Be proficient in Manual Handling and Patient Moving Skills

This job description outlines the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment according to business needs within Nazareth House.

However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties involved, consequently, you may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to you from time to time.