Health Care Assistant

Job Description & Skills RequiredAbout the role:The Health Care Assistant will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards of care practicedin the relevant care setting. The Health Care Assistant will provide holistic, person centered care, promoting optimum independence andenhancing the quality of life for residents.Duties include (But are not limited to):Deliver the care of residents within a best practice / evidence based framework.Apply the principles of effective delegation in all instances to the maximum level compatible with safety.Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role / care setting, for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc.Actively participate as a multi-disciplinary / inter-disciplinary team member in all aspects of service delivery including clinical meetings & team meetings.Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual person centred care programmes within an agreed framework and in accordance with bestpractice.Requirements:Hold a minimum QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or Diploma / Degree in Nursing.At least 1 years experience in care of the older person or comparable role is desirable;Knowledge of Residential Care Legislation and HIQA Standards is advantageous;Must be of professional, caring and empathetic nature;Good standard of verbal and written English.Company:- Dominican Sisters Tralee Company Limited By GuaranteeLocation:- Our Lady of Fatima Home, Oakpark, Tralee, Kerry V92 HW58Contract Type:-Full-time, 39 hours per week.Minimum Annual Remuneration:- 32,691.00 Per Annum