Healthcare Assistant - Churchtown, Co Cork
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Windmill Healthcare is now looking for a caring, empathetic, and reliable Health Care Assistant for Windmill House Care Centre, Churchtown, Mallow, Co. Cork.
* Staff Accommodation available.
Our Health Care Assistants work as a member of our care team, delivering and ensuring the highest levels of care to our Residents.
Responsibilities and Duties:
* Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering quality person-centered care to meet the needs of residents.
* Getting to know residents' interests and needs providing attention, support, and companionship.
* Promoting the mobility of residents, supervising and assisting as necessary to ensure optimum mobility is maintained and improved where possible.
* Enabling and assisting residents to maintain their personal appearance /hygiene needs whilst always maintaining their dignity.
* Enabling and assisting residents to eat/drink and achieve physical comfort.
* Participating, organising, and carrying out social activities.
* Sustaining a high level of communication between resident's family and staff developing good relationships.
* Assisting in the upkeep of high standards of cleanliness in the home.
* Contributing to the maintenance of Health and Safety in the home.
* Any other duties deemed necessary by the Nurse in Charge and management.
Qualifications / Skills:
* FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare.
* Experience working in a healthcare environment.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Can work independently or as part of a team.
* Ability to maintain a positive approach.
* Fluent level of English both written and oral.
What do we offer?
* Guaranteed hours contracts.
* Free Garda Vetting.
* Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development.
* Opportunities for career progression.
* Free on-site parking.
* Discounted Food.
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Windmill Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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