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Healthcare Assistant St.Peters Nursing Home - Co Louth, Castlebellingham
Client:
Trinity Care Nursing Homes
Location:
Co Louth, Castlebellingham
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
e60d0982217f
Job Views:
2
Posted:
02.04.2025
Expiry Date:
17.05.2025
Job Description:
St Peters Nursing Home is set in the beautiful area of Castlebellingham, Co Louth. We are currently looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our team.
Our Residents are the most important people, and at St Peters, their choices are respected. We want to create a Home for Home in a friendly environment.
JOB PURPOSE:
* To assist in the provision of care to our Residents and work as part of a team to achieve excellent standards.
* To ensure Clients retain their dignity and individuality.
* To be involved in the general activities of the Nursing Home.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:
* Genuine interest in working within a Caring Environment
* Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
* Willingness to be a team player
* FETEC/NFQ 5 or equivalent and a willingness to participate in training and development
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Ensure the highest levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Clients with daily living activities.
* Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional, and spiritual).
* Pay particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility or physical/learning difficulties.
* Closely monitor Clients who may be confused and/or have behavioral problems.
* Assist in the promotion of continence.
* Assist in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or have a progressive illness.
* Engage in social activities with Clients to help them continue hobbies and activities.
* Answer Nurse call system and provide assistance as required.
* Report on the wellbeing of Clients under the supervision of senior Care Staff.
* Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
* Make Visitors feel welcome and provide refreshments/assistance as needed.
* Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of Clients’ rooms and common areas.
* Maintain equipment used by Clients/Relatives and ensure the Nursing Home is kept clean.
* Care for Clients' clothing and rooms, ensuring all clothing is recorded and marked.
* Maintain privacy and dignity for the dying and bereaved.
* Assist Clients during meal times, considering dietary requirements.
* Escort Clients traveling to and from the Nursing Home.
* Practice integrity in all dealings with Clients’ personal and financial affairs.
At Trinity Care, we're like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with passion, care, and respect.
We provide private residential, convalescent, and rehabilitative care in our purpose-built Nursing Homes. We have centres in Dublin, Meath, Louth, Kildare, Kilkenny, and Cavan.
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