Health Care Assistant

Role Summary

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

• Job Location: In person-Marian House respite Home, Ballindine, Co Mayo- F12 C950
• Positions: 5 Permanent full time
• Working hours 39 hours per week/ Day and nights
• HCA reports directly to the Director of Nursing

Essential

Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

Essential

Previous experience with older people.

Purpose of the post

To assist in the provision and delivery of care and ancillary services at the highest level thus ensuring the welfare of residents and acknowledging their rights to dignity and privacy.

Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to residents, promoting their equality and dignity at all times

To carry out all assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of the Person in Charge e.g. washing, toileting , dressing, undressing, dining and other aspects of daily living.

Act as the named carer for specific residents as allocated by the Person in Charge.

Respect privacy and dignity of all residents and promote their independence

Ensure all residents living areas and bedrooms are left neat and presentable for residents and visitors of Marian House.

Contribute to the moving and treatment of residents to maximise physical comfort, utilising manual handling techniques. Provide particular attention to residents who have limited mobility.

Observe care plans and alert Nurses regarding any changes in the physical and mental state of the residents

Report immediately any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health, safety and welfare of residents or visitors.

Contribute to maintaining a safe environment for the residents, staff and visitors of Marian House.

Communication with all residents and their family/friends. Ensure that all are made feel welcome and offered refreshments.

Have a knowledge of all residents by name.

Assist in the delivery of end of life care.

Answer the call bell promptly.

Contribute to the serving of resident meals, assisting residents to eat and drink as necessary.

Escort residents when needed to travel internally and externally.

Comply with all policies and procedures relevant to job role including those that incorporate health and safety, infection control and waste disposal.

Be willing to achieve FETAC level 5 - Healthcare Assistant and undertake appointed on-going training..

Be aware of the confidential nature of the work and in particular, the right of residents to confidentiality. To this end you will not discuss workings of Western Alzheimer’s or its residents with any third party outside of the organisation.

The foregoing list of duties and responsibilities should not be considered exhaustive.

Requirements

Desirable

FETAC / QQI Level 5- Healthcare Assistant.

Location

WESTERN ALZHEIMERS Marian House Respite Home Ballindine East, Ballindine Co. Mayo F12 C950 - Ireland