Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - Balbriggan (No Sponsorship)
Virtue Integrated Care
- Balbriggan, Co Dublin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Sign-on Bonus
- Excellent pay rates
- Local and Affordable Staff Accommodation
- Continuous Training and Development
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Referral Programme
- Free ongoing training and development
- Free on-site parking
- Meals on Duty
- Bike To Work Scheme / Tax saver
- 25% discount at Stacks Pharmacies.
- QQI Level 5 in healthcare (or equivalent)
- 2+ years’ experience in elder care
- OR Nursing/Allied Health/Healthcare -related Degree
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong supervisory and motivational skills
- Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to residents, always promoting their equality and dignity.
- Carry out assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living which may include e.g. washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, dining, social activities, conversation, communication support and all other aspects of daily living.
- Respect the privacy and dignity of all residents and promote their independence.
- Provide particular attention and assist residents who have limited mobility.
- Understand, be knowledgeable on and observe care plans and alert nurses immediately regarding any changes in the physical and mental state of the residents.
- Report immediately any incident or potential incident which may compromise the health and safety of residents or visitors.
- Maintaining a safe environment for the residents, staff and visitors of the home.
- Communicate effectively with all residents and their relatives/representatives.
- Contribute to and enhance the quality of resident activities and events.