QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Must have FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or Nursing Studies.
Must have at least 3 years Healthcare Assistant experience
Excellent communication skills
Can work independently or part of a team
Ability to maintain a positive approach
Fluent level of English both written and oral

• Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to residents, promoting their equality and dignity at all times
• To carry out assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing
• Ensure all weekly and monthly weights on your assigned units are completed with any issues being raised to the nurse in charge.
• To complete monthly observations on all residents in your assigned unit
• To mentor and induct new healthcare assistants
• To take blood sugar levels where directed by the nurse on duty
• Provide PEG tube flushes and care where required
• Act as the named carer for specific residents as allocated by the Director of Nursing.
• 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.
• 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 and safety of residents or visitors.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe environment for the residents, staff and visitors.
• Communication with all residents and their family/friends. Ensure that all are made feel welcome and offered refreshments.
• Assist in the delivery of end of life care.
• Contribute to the serving of resident meals, assisting residents to eat and drink as necessary
• Escort residents when needed to travel externally
• Comply with all policies and procedures relevant to job role including those that incorporate health and safety, infection control and waste disposal
• To undertake such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Nursing