Setting: Private Aged Care Facility

Location: Sligo, Ireland

Salary: Based on experience

About the Role:

RecruitCare is seeking dedicated and skilled Healthcare Assistant to join our client's team in Sligo.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Supporting the nursing staff in providing high-quality holistic care to our residents
• Ensuring residents hygiene/personal care needs are maintained to the highest standards while maintaining the resident's dignity at all time
• Assisting residents with eating and drinking in line with their nutrition needs
• Assisting residents with mobilizing as appropriate and using correct aids
• Escorting or/and transfer residents as directed by the Nursing staff
• Assisting in End-of-Life Care
• Any other duties deemed necessary by nurse and management.
  
  

Qualifications And Skills

• QQI Level 5 in Healthcare/Relevant healthcare qualification (or working towards).
• Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication skills and a warm, caring attitude.
• Have a good level of English language skills
• Availability to work varied shift patterns days, nights & weekends, across Monday to Sunday.

Desirable Qualifications

• FETAC Level 5 modules in Care of the Elderly (preferred).
• Patient Moving and Manual Handling training.
• At least 1 year experience as Healthcare Assistant is preferred.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed and skilled healthcare workers to thrive within a forward-thinking organisation. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.

For further details, please send your CV to: info@recruitcare.ie