Oferta de empleo de técnico de atención sociosanitaria/técnica de atención sociosanitaria en West (Irlanda)

Moycullen Nursing Home is a modern nursing home designed specifically for the needs of our elderly residents, 24 hours a day.

We are now looking for caring, empathetic and reliable Healthcare Assistants to join our multi-disciplinary team.

Purpose of the Role

The Healthcare Assistant works as a member of a team delivering care to the residents via the Named Nurse concept. As such a team member, the Care Assistant contributes to the fulfilment of Mowlam Healthcare’s philosophy of care.

Main Activities:

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.

Qualifications/Skills

FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare (completed or in progress)

Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards)

Excellent communication skills

Ability to maintain a positive approach

Caring and empathetic nature

Fluent level of English both written and oral

What do we offer?

Guaranteed hours contracts

Sunday premium rates/double time on Bank Holidays

Free Garda Vetting

Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development

Opportunities for career progression

Paid training

Covered/Subsidised meals

Note

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Home Manager