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Kilmainhamwood Nursing Home and Convalescent Centre is set in the grounds of the Kilmainhamwood Retirement Village and enjoys magnificent scenery and recreational facilities. We are now looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our team on a full time basis, including weekends.
Job Responsibility
Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering quality person-centred care to meet the needs of residents
Getting to know residents’ interests and needs providing attention, support and companionship
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
Enabling and assisting residents to eat/drink and achieve physical comfort
Participating, organising and carrying out social activities
Sustaining high level of communication between resident’s family and staff, developing & maintaining good relationships
Assisting in the upkeep of high standards of cleanliness in the home
Contributing to the maintenance of Health and Safety in the home
Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and management
Requirements
FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or equivalent (completed or in process of completing)
Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable
Excellent communication skills
Ability to maintain a positive approach
Caring and empathetic nature
All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting