You are a positive force in the lives of others when you work as a Healthcare Assistant at Trinity Care. This role is more than just a job, it's an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents and their families.
Job Purpose:
To provide exceptional care to our residents and contribute to a positive working environment.
Main Responsibilities:
* Care: Ensure the highest levels of care are maintained by supporting clients with daily living activities, such as washing, toileting, dressing, and undressing.
* Assist Clients with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, while promoting comfort and dignity.
* Pay particular attention to clients with limited mobility or learning difficulties, using aids to enhance their independence.
* Maintain close supervision of confused or behaviourally challenged clients, promoting continence and delivering palliative care as needed.
* Participate in social activities, engaging with clients and helping them continue with hobbies and interests.
* Answer nurse call systems, providing assistance as required.
* Answer doors and phones, responding promptly to messages.
* Report on client wellbeing under senior staff guidance, conducting regular checks as determined by senior staff members.
* Make visitors feel welcome, providing refreshments and assistance as needed.
* Perform housekeeping duties, including making beds, cleaning rooms, and maintaining equipment.
Requirements:
* Genuine interest in caring for older adults.
* Effective communication skills at all levels.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
* FETEC/NFQ 5 or equivalent qualification, with a willingness to participate in training and development.
About Us:
We're a family-oriented organization that treats each resident, family member, and team member with passion, care, and respect. Our purpose-built Nursing Homes provide private residential, convalescent, and rehabilitative care in Dublin, Meath, Louth, Kildare, Kilkenny, and Cavan.