Healthcare Assistant | Bridhaven Nursing Home, Mallow.

Healthcare Assistant | Bridhaven Nursing Home, Mallow

Bridhaven Nursing Home is a purpose-built nursing home located in Mallow, Co. Cork. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for all our residents by living our core company values in relation to communication, respecting residents' rights, choice and individuality, promoting their independence, and collaborating with our many community partners. Our mission is to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse, and caring colleagues are central to creating a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters a strong sense of home for our residents. Our core company values:

• Communication
• Privacy, Respect & Dignity
• Choice
• Independence
• Individuality
• Rights
• Community Partnership

Job Summary: The Healthcare Assistant plays a pivotal role in creating a caring environment in which residents' quality of life is promoted. Successful candidates will be required to deliver personal care and assistance to residents in the nursing home. Job Details/Benefits:

• Excellent pay rates
• Continuous Training and Development
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Full-Time Permanent Contracts

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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 washing, toileting, dressing, dining, social activities, and communication support.
• Respect the privacy and dignity of all residents and promote their independence.
• Provide particular attention and assist residents who have limited mobility.
• Understand and observe care plans, alerting 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.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Communicate effectively with all residents and their relatives/representatives.
• Contribute to and enhance the quality of resident activities and events.

Requirements:

• Minimum partial QQI Level 5 Award - Healthcare or equivalent
• Elder care experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent personal care abilities

OR

• Nursing Degree / Allied Health Degree / Relevant Healthcare Degree

Why work for us? We provide the opportunity to work with older people in residential care, convalescence, and transitional/respite residents, as well as offering a variety of training opportunities to support employees in developing skills which will allow them to expand within their role. Bridhaven Nursing Home is an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be treated with the Strictest of Confidence . Competitive Salary

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

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