Healthcare Assistant | Bridhaven Nursing Home, Mallow
Bridhaven Nursing Home is a purpose-built nursing home located in Mallow, Co. Cork.
Bridhaven Nursing Home is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents. This is achieved by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting residents' rights, choice and individuality, promoting their independence, and collaborating with our many community partners.
It is our mission to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse, and caring colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our residents.
Our core company values:
Communication | Privacy, Respect & Dignity | Choice | Independence | Individuality | Rights | Community Partnership
Job Summary:
The Healthcare Assistant is a pivotal role in creating a caring environment in which residents' quality of life is promoted. The Healthcare Assistant is at the heart of our philosophy and culture for the centre; therefore, successful candidates will be required to deliver personal care and assistance to residents in the nursing home.
Job Details/Benefits:
* Excellent pay rates
* Continuous Training and Development
* Career Advancement Opportunities
* Full-Time Permanent Contracts
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
* Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to residents, always promoting their equality and dignity.
* Carry out assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living which may include washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, dining, social activities, conversation, communication support, and all other aspects of daily living.
* Respect the privacy and dignity of all residents and promote their independence.
* Provide particular attention and assist residents who have limited mobility.
* Understand, be knowledgeable on, and observe care plans and alert nurses immediately regarding any changes in the physical and mental state of the residents.
* Report immediately any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of residents or visitors.
* Maintain a safe environment for the residents, staff, and visitors of the home.
* Communicate effectively with all residents and their relatives/representatives.
* Contribute to and enhance the quality of resident activities and events.
Requirements:
* Minimum partial QQI Level 5 Award - Healthcare or equivalent
* Elder care experience
* Excellent communication skills
* Excellent personal care abilities
OR
Nursing Degree / Allied Health Degree / Relevant Healthcare Degree
Why work for us?
We provide the opportunity to work with older people in residential care, convalescence, and transitional/respite residents, as well as provide all employees with a variety of training opportunities and support employees in developing skills which will allow them to expand within their role.
Bridhaven Nursing Home is an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be treated with the Strictest of Confidence.
Competitive Salary
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