Healthcare Assistant

  • Blackrock
  • The Fern Dean Nursing Home
The Fern Dean Nursing Home is seeking passionate, caring and skilled Health Care Assistants to join their well established team .   Where the commitment is to enhance the quality of life for all our residents. Together, it is our vocation to ensure that residents feel valued and loved within their homes. Our strong family ethos and team of talented, diverse and caring colleagues is central to the creation of a supportive and nurturing environment that creates a strong sense of home for our residents.    Location: The Fern Dean Nursing Home, Blackrock, Co Dublin.   Contract Type: Permanent, full-time   Salary/Pay: Competitive Rates   Benefits:  Highly competitive remuneration package  Career advancement opportunities  Multiple Sites and Locations Bike to Work/Travel Saver Referral Programmes Employee Awards and Recognition programmes Critical Illness Cover Death in Service Benefit   Duties Include:         Contribute to and enhance the quality of resident activities and events.         Participate in assigned and delegated tasks involving direct care and all activities of daily living under the direction and supervision of your line manager e.g., washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, dining, social activities, conversation, communication support and all other aspects of daily living   Requirements:       Minimum partial QQI Level 5 Award - Healthcare or equivalent OR Nursing Degree / Allied Health Degree / Relevant Healthcare Degree       Elder care experience       Excellent communication skills       Excellent personal care abilities The Fern Dean is an equal opportunities employer.