Nazareth House Sligo is registered to accommodate 70 male or female residents who require long-term residential care or who require short-term respite, convalescence, dementia, or palliative care.
The nursing home is located in Sligo town and is a short walk from bus services and the train station. The building is divided into two residential units which accommodate 35 residents each.
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 Sligo is currently looking for kind and caring Health Care Assistants 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: Nazareth House, Church Hill, Magheraboy, Sligo
Report to: Director of Nursing
Job Purpose: To enhance the quality of life of each resident by providing individualised holistic care, promoting independence, and communicating effectively with the resident and the multidisciplinary team.
Main Responsibilities:
1. To deliver quality care to each resident.
2. To assist residents with intimate and personal care, based on assessed needs.
3. To assist residents with eating and drinking where and when appropriate.
4. To promote and encourage a normal nutritional diet.
5. To assist residents with mobilizing.
6. To assist with diversional therapy, i.e., activities, movement to music, etc.
7. Assist nursing staff with all the resident care and the care of the dying.
8. Be familiar with the control of infection.
9. Report any changes in residents’ condition to the senior nurse on duty.
10. At night, ensure residents' sleep patterns are not unduly disrupted by excessive noise and bright lights.
11. Document any records you are required to keep in the course of your duty.
Health & Safety:
1. Due to the high dependency of the residents, close supervision day and night is vital for their safety and well-being.
2. To be aware of health and safety policies within Nazareth Care Ireland.
3. To report any faulty equipment, e.g., lifting hoists, bath hoists, etc., to your immediate supervisor.
4. To familiarize yourself with the use of transfer slide sheets and handling belts.
5. Use hoists only with a second staff member present.
6. Ensure you understand policies and procedures regarding Evacuation and Fire.
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:
1. Have FETAC Level 5 and/or other relevant training.
2. Have previous experience of caring for the elderly, preferably in a residential setting.
3. Adopt a person-centered approach to care planning.
4. Experience of working with others in a team setting.
5. Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development.
6. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
7. Have a genuine interest in caring for older people.
8. Show a positive attitude and be open to changing needs within Nazareth Care Ireland.
9. Participate in care planning with nursing and other relevant staff.
10. 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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €12.70-€12.95 per hour
Expected hours: 39 per week
Application question(s):
* Do you have the right to work in Ireland?
Experience:
* Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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