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Posted:
21.01.2025
Expiry Date:
07.03.2025
Job Description:
Job Summary
Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Mental rehabilitation, Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.
We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals wanting to progress in their career as a healthcare assistant within the Mental Health Sector, where our team brings a wealth of experience in supporting individuals with a range of Mental illnesses. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role.
Job Objectives
We are seeking Healthcare Assistants to join our dynamic team in our specialist inpatient Mental Health Service at Nua Healthcare.
* Live our Mission, Vision and Values.
* Co-operate with your employer and comply with responsibilities under The Mental Health Act 2001 and Mental Health Amendment Act 2018, the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, and all associated standards, regulations, and codes of practice.
* Be familiar with and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
* Respect patients and their families, showing dignity, courtesy, and professionalism at all times.
* Maintain the confidentiality of all information during the course of work.
* Support patients with mental and emotional issues under the supervision of Psychiatrists and other mental health professionals.
* Assist patients in performing their daily activities.
* When directed, support patients with daily activities such as eating, self-care, and care of their immediate environment.
* When directed, observe, monitor, and record patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, and weight.
* Support patients with therapy and rehabilitation programmes designed to enable patients to work towards their goals for independent living as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
* Support the overall safe running of the Low Secure Unit.
* Complete documentation, including patient records and timesheets.
This list of key responsibilities is not exhaustive.
Skills Requirement
Qualification:
* Fetac Level 5 in Health Care or equivalent preferable but not essential.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2001.
Knowledge of the Mental Health Commission.
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year experience working in a similar healthcare setting desirable, however not essential.
Skills:
* Full Clean Driver’s licence or working towards.
* Work well as part of a team.
* Strong Observational Skills.
Benefits:
* Company Pension.
* Life Assurance/Death-in-Service.
* Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave.
* Education Assistance.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Working hours over a 7 day roster involving shift work.
* Continuous Professional Development.
* Fantastic development & career opportunities.
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