Healthcare assistant

Neylons is a Facility Management Company providing services all over Ireland. We are a growing company that prides itself on training and development available to all staff. We offer flexibility, career progression and a competitive start rate.

Part-time Healthcare Assistant position for a Residential Care Home in Ennis, Co Clare, with day and night shifts.

Flexible shift patterns and Level 5 QQI required.

• Assisting residents with their hygiene needs, such as bathing, hair care, dressing and undressing.
• Helping those who need help at mealtimes.
• Ensure dietary needs are adhered to, including special diets and supplementary drinks under the direction of the nursing staff. Report if any client is not eating/drinking.
• The mobilization of clients including, assisting the nursing staff to turn and re-position using the appropriate aid, i.e. Hoist, sliding sheets etc. Help those who need help with walking and limb exercises as directed. Ensure clients are comfortable in bed or in chairs.
• Escort clients within and in some circumstances outside the residence.
• Reporting to nursing staff any complaints of pain, distress etc. from clients.
• Cleaning and restocking of linen presses/wardrobes and ensuring personal clothing is in the correct locker/wardrobe. Ensure correct laundry bags are used, tied and labeled and brought to laundry.
• Care of incontinent clients, promoting continence awareness among Clients who are confined to bed with their toilet needs.
• Toileting of clients to include giving, removing and emptying commodes and the use of washer-disinfector.
• Dispose of waste including clinical waste.
• Making a positive difference to the elderly and most vulnerable by providing care in the community.
• Helping people with their daily activities.
• The safeguarding of those we care for.
• Supporting social interactions and activities.
• Protecting against loneliness and isolation in the community.

Requirements:

• Level 5 QQI in Care Assistant
• A can-do attitude
• Experience in a similar role
• A good working knowledge of English
• A knowledge and willingness to apply safe working practices
• A knowledge of how to use equipment necessary to carry out the assigned tasks.
• Garda vetting required.

We are happy to hear from anyone with specialist skills in any of these areas.

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