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Healthcare Assistant
Nazareth Care Ireland —Ballymacprior, County Kerry
- €16.12 an hour
- Full-time
- No degree
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Health Care Assistant (HCA) - Tralee
Local Home Care Services —Tralee, County Kerry
- €14.15–€15.10 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Leaving certificate
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Flexitime
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20h
Healthcare Assistant - Killorglin Kerry
Irish Wheelchair Association —Killorglin, County Kerry
- €16.21–€18.03 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- No degree
- Sick pay
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Health Care Assistant (HCA) - Tralee
Local Home Care Services —Tralee, County Kerry
The Financial Package (Fully Qualified Rates):* We value your time, especially during unsocial hours. *Paid Mileage:* We pay for your travel between clients.
€14.15–€15.10 an hour
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20h

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Healthcare Assistant

Nazareth Care Ireland
Ballymacprior, County Kerry

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
€16.12 an hour

Qualifications

Senior care
Manual handling
FETAC

Full job description

This position involves a 39-hour work week, with an hourly rate of €16.12, based at our Killorglin location (V93 TD99).

Job Purpose: To enhance the quality of life of each resident by providing individualised holistic care. To promote independence, and be able to communicate effectively with the resident and with the multidisciplinary team.

Main responsibilities:

To deliver quality care to each resident

To assist residents with intimate and personal care, based on assessed needs

To assist residents with eating and drinking where and when appropriate

To promote and encourage a normal nutritional diet

To assist residents with mobilizing

To assist with diversional therapy i.e. activities, movement to music etc.

Assist nursing staff with all the resident care and the care of the dying

Be familiar with the control of infection

Report any changes in residents' condition to senior nurse on duty

At night to ensure residents sleep patterns are not unduly disrupted by excessive noise and bright lights

Document any records you are required to keep in the course of your duty.

Health & Safety:

Due to the high dependency of the residents, close supervision day and night is vital for their safety and well-being

To be aware of health and safety policies within Nazareth Care Ireland

To report any faulty equipment e.g. lifting hoists, bath hoists, etc. to your immediate supervisor

To familiarize yourself with the use of transfer slide sheets, handling belts

Use hoists only with a second staff member present

Ensure you understand policies and procedures with regard to Evacuation and Fire.

Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:

Have FETAC Level 5 and/or other relevant training

Have previous experience of caring for the elderly preferably in a residential setting

To adopt a person-centered approach to care planning

Experience of working with others in a team setting

Demonstrate evidence of continuing professional development

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Have a genuine interest in caring for older people

Show a positive attitude and be open to changing needs within Nazareth Care Ireland

To participate in care planning with nursing and other relevant staff

Be proficient in Manual Handling and Patient Moving Skills

This job description outlines the main functions and responsibilities of the post and is subject to review and amendment according to business needs within Nazareth House.

However, it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties involved, consequently, you may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to you from time to time.

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