Healthcare Assistant – Nursing Home
Location: County Meath, Ireland
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
About the Role: We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team to work as an agency staff member. The successful candidate will play a key role in providing exceptional care and support to elderly residents, helping to maintain their dignity and enhance their quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care to residents, including assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Support residents with mobility and positioning to ensure comfort and safety.
- Assist in the delivery of individualized care plans and monitor residents’ health and well-being.
- Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and the wider healthcare team to ensure the best possible care.
- Help maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, ensuring infection control protocols are followed.
- Support residents with social activities, encouraging participation and engagement to improve their mental and emotional well-being.
- Document and report any changes in residents’ conditions to senior staff members.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a nursing home or similar setting.
- QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support
- Understanding of elderly care, including dementia and end-of-life care, is highly desirable.
- Ability to provide compassionate, respectful care to residents.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive, reliable, and empathetic approach to care.
Why Join Us?
- Free registration, uniform, and Garda vetting
- Competitive salary with opportunities for career advancement and training.
- Flexible hours and shifts to suit your lifestyle.
- Access to continuous professional development and training.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality care in a nursing home environment and want to make a positive difference in the lives of residents, we encourage you to apply!
To apply, please send your CV to sarah.mulligan@accesshealthcare.ie
This is a wonderful opportunity for a compassionate and experienced Healthcare Assistant to contribute to the well-being of elderly residents in a nurturing and rewarding environment.
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