At Trinity Care, we foster a family environment where every resident, family, and team member is treated with the same level of passion, care, and respect.
We are seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Rathborne Nursing Home. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a positive team making a meaningful difference in people's lives.
About the Role
Your role as a Healthcare Assistant goes beyond routine tasks. You will play a crucial part in creating a comfortable home for our residents and a great working environment for your colleagues.
You will see the value in nurturing relationships and understanding the importance of looking beyond tasks. By doing so, you will have the opportunity to learn about and become a part of the rich life stories of older Irish people, forging new friendships with like-minded individuals who are passionate about their work.
Key responsibilities include:
* To assist in the provision of care to our Residents and work as part of a team to achieve excellent standards.
* To ensure Clients retain their dignity and Individuality.
* To be involved in the general activities of the Nursing Home.
Main Responsibilities:
Care
Ensure the highest levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Clients, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g., Physical, emotional, and spiritual).
Provide attention when needed, while ensuring Clients retain their comfort and dignity.
Painstakingly assist Clients who have limited mobility or physical/Learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
Closely monitor Clients who may be confused and/or who have behavioral problems.
Assist in the promotion of continence.
Support care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness.
Assist with last offices Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with clients and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the care centre.
Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required.
Answer the door and telephone appropriately.
Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, report on the wellbeing of Clients.
Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
Make Visitors feel welcome.
Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.
Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Nursing Home's disposal of waste policy.
Ensure the Nursing Homes resources are used appropriately.
Clean and maintain equipment used by Clients/Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc.
Ensure the Nursing Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company's attention to detail philosophy.
If applicable, care for clients' clothing and rooms as named, and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.
Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the company's policies and procedures.
Assist Clients who need help during meal times (be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc.) Assist with serving of food/drinks as requested/required.
Wash up as requested/required.
Escort Clients travelling to and from the Nursing Home e.g. on social outings, hospitals visits etc.
Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Clients.
About Us
At Trinity Care, we provide private residential, convalescent, and rehabilitative care in our purpose-built Nursing Homes.
We have centres in Dublin, Meath, Louth, Kildare, Kilkenny, and Cavan.
We believe in treating each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.