Full Time Health Care Assistant

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Employer: Beech Lodge Care Facility Location: Kilmallock Road, Bruree, Limerick , V35E868 We are looking for Health Care Assistants to join our team. Our Health Care Assistant works as a member of a team delivering care to the residents of our facility. What will you need to do: 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, organizing 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; Care for each resident like they are your own family; and Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and management. What are the qualifications/skills needed? FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare (or equivalent) in all relevant modules; Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable; Excellent communication skills; Ability to maintain a positive approach in a sometimes-challenging environment; and Good command of the English language - both written and oral. Job Type: Full Time Pay: €16.12/hour or €32,691 minimum annual remuneration Hours: 39 hours per week Benefits: On-site parking Schedule: 12 hour shift Day shift Night shift Weekend availability Experience: Healthcare: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Level 5 in healthcare support (preferred) Driving Licence (preferred) QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (preferred) QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (preferred) Work Location: In person