Healthcare Assistant- Newcastle West

  • Newcastle West
  • Killeline Care Centre
Windmill Healthcare is now looking for caring, empathetic, and reliable Full-Time Healthcare Assistant for Killeline Care Centre, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. Our Healthcare Assistants works as a member of our care team, delivering and ensuring the highest levels of care to our Residents. Responsibilities and Duties: Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering quality person-centered care to meet the needs of residents Getting to know residents' interests and needs providing attention, support, and companionship Promoting the mobility of residents, supervising and assisting as necessary to ensure optimum mobility is maintained and improved where possible Enabling and assisting residents to maintain their personal appearance /hygiene needs, whilst always maintaining their dignity Enabling and assisting residents to eat/drink and achieve physical comfort Participating, organising, and carrying out social activities Sustaining a high level of communication between resident's family and staff developing good relationships Assisting in the upkeep of high standards of cleanliness in the home Contributing to the maintenance of Health and Safety in the home Any other duties deemed necessary by the Nurse in Charge and management. Requirements FETAC/QQI Level 5 qualification in Healthcare or working towards the same Some experience working in a healthcare environment Fluent level of English & have a valid Irish work permit What do we offer? Guaranteed hours contracts Free Garda Vetting Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development Opportunities for career progression Free on-site parking Discounted Food Be part of our story..Apply Today!