Health Care Assistant
Job Description:
We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to work in the Dublin Area.
Are you well-spoken in English and have excellent patient care skills and have a caring nature?
Want to receive excellent benefits and work for a facility that makes a difference in the community?
Responsibilities and Duties
Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to our residents
Ensuring residents’ hygiene/personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident’s dignity at all times
Assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs
Assisting residents with mobilizing as appropriate and using correct aids
Escorting or/and transfer residents as directed by the Nursing staff
Assisting in End of Life Care
Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.
Requirements:
- QQI/FETAC qualification OR relative experience in a similar environment.
- Experience with Dementia patients will be an advantage.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Passionate, caring person and comfortable working in a sometimes, challenging environment.
- Have a good level of English language skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary/Hourly Rates
- Defined Pension Contribution Plan for specific grades
- Critical Illness Benefit
- Death in Service Benefit
- Discounted Health Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Referral Programme
- Tax saver Travel Discounts
- Bike to Work Scheme