Healthcare Assistant (2024-92)

Set in the Kilkenny country side, less than 2 miles outside the city of Kilkenny, we attract residents from all across the county, building year on year our reputation for the excellence of our nursing care. Our residents have varying needs from specialist support and help with everyday living to those who just need a helping hand to retain some independence.

The home provides nursing care for short and long term residents, as well as respite residents. Convalescent care is provided for patients recuperating from surgery or illness.

We are currently inviting applications for the position of full-time Healthcare Assistant in Archersrath Nursing Home.

Purpose of the Role
The Care Assistant works as a member of a team delivering care to the residents via the Named Nurse concept. As such a team member, the Care Assistant contributes to the fulfilment of Mowlam Healthcare’s philosophy of care.

What does this role entail?

• Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering quality person-centred 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 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 Nurse in Charge and management.

What are the qualifications/skills needed?

• QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare in relevant modules (or equivalent) completed or in progress
• Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable
• Excellent communication skills
• Can work independently or part of a team
• Ability to maintain a positive approach in a sometimes-challenging environment
• Fluent level of English both written and oral

All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.

What do we offer?

• Guaranteed hours contracts
• Premium Sunday rate & Double time on bank holidays
• Paid Breaks
• Death in Service benefit
• Free Garda Vetting
• Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Paid trainings
• Employee Assistance Programme

Note
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Home Manager.