Healthcare Assistant

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. Additional Daily Responsibilities · Collect food orders from residents by 8:00 am daily · To support with tea and toast at breakfast time · Serve meals to residents in the dining room from the Bain Marie · Provide tray service to resident rooms as required · Clear crockery and cutlery from resident rooms and dining areas to the pantry after each meal · Deliver additional food items as requested · Complete tea rounds during morning, afternoon, and evening periods · Replenish water jugs in resident rooms daily · Provide tea and light refreshments to resident families in exceptional circumstances · Maintain pantry cleanliness overnight · Prepare breakfast trays for the following day · Any other duties that may be assigned to you from time to time. 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 Hours: 39 hours per week Career level: Experienced [Non-Managerial] Closing date: 27 May 2026