Healthcare Assistant

September 11, 2024

Mowlam Healthcare

Kilkenny

FULL TIME

Kilkenny Care Centre is a 90 bed Care Centre, located on the Golf Links Road, Kilkenny. We are now hiring for permanent full time care assistants to join the team.

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 fulfillment of Mowlam Healthcare’s philosophy of care.

The role report reports to the Nurse in Charge and is responsible to the Director of Nursing.

What does the role entail?

Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering high quality person-centred care to meet all care 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 while always maintaining their dignity
Communicating with nurses regarding resident's condition or any aspect of resident's daily life
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 Care Centre
Contributing to the maintenance of Health and Safety in the Care Centre
Any other duties deemed necessary by Nurse in Charge and Management.

What are the qualifications/skills needed?

QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare Support or equivalent (completed/in progress)
Experience working in a healthcare environment (with a good knowledge of HIQA standards) preferable
Excellent communication and listening skills
Reliable and professional
Can work independently or part of a team
Ability to maintain a positive outlook
Fluent level of English both written and oral

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

What we offer:

Guaranteed hours contracts
Sunday Premium Rates
Double time on Bank Holidays
Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development.
Opportunities for career progression within and across the organisation.
Employee Recognition Programme
Paid trainings
Retail discounts
Employee Referral Incentive Scheme
Bike to Work Scheme
Employee Company Communications App
Death In Service Benefit
Employee Assistance Programme
Long Service Awards
Earn while you learn opportunities.

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 care centre. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Manager.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available