We are currently recruiting for a Senior Healthcare Assistant for Beaumont Lodge Transitional Care Unit, Kilmore Road, Artane, Dublin 5.
We are proud to say that Bartra Healthcare is a group of premium quality nursing homes each of which provides individualised care in a safe, friendly and comfortable environment where all of the needs of our residents are met.
Being a great place to work is the difference between being a good company and a great company and we strive every day to nurture a culture of honesty, respect, enthusiasm and teamwork.
Purpose of the role:
To provide support and share responsibility with the Clinical Team for the assessment of patient’s needs, training and orientation of new staff and the ongoing day-to-day supervision of the Health Care Assistant’s Team.
Supervisory:
- Delegate staff and monitor all HCA activities.
- Ensure compliance with uniform, work permit and time management policies
- Ensure the team are updated on any changes to care plans or resident’s health status.
- Identify training needs of the team to be able to provide appropriate care to all patients / Residents.
- Educate and Train HCAs on specific resident care needs, activities and conditions required.
- Carry out care and train carers according to the company’s clinical policies.
- Support the team following grief, loss and bereavement of a resident
- Attend regular meetings with the management team.
- Assist with preparing, manage and be responsible for the HCA roster, including the management of annual leave, absences and swaps
- Contribute to and assist with staff appraisals and supervision.
Learning & Development:
- Promote learning and development by encouraging individual’s interests.
- Encourage staff to communicate their learning needs and identify areas for improvement.
- Identify own learning needs and address any limitations as necessary. Participate in the personal and professional development of the HCAs with guidance and assistance form the Clinical Team.
Communication:
- Foster, maintain and ensure effective communication with and between the Clinical Care Team, the families, the patients / Residents, and the MDT.
Clinical Governance:
- Ensure a high standard of care and service provided by continual monitoring, auditing and inspection of the systems in place. Provide you Home Manager with a weekly report regarding same.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Full QQI Level 5 qualifications /Nursing degree in healthcare
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience in Residential, Hospital environment
- Previous experience as a Team Leader/Mentor
Desirable:
- QQI Level 6 or higher in Healthcare Support or equivalent.
- QQI Level 6 in Leadership and Supervisory Management Qualifications
- Rostering skills
Benefits:
- Private Healthcare Plan
- Educational Support
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Bike-to-work Scheme
- Bleeper Bikes
- Staff Events
- Wellness Program
- Free Uniforms
- Partly-subsidised Meals
- Free on-site Parking
- Incremental rate of pay
- Employee appreciation scheme
- Ongoing training and development
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From €17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Food allowance
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
Experience:
- Healthcare: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
