Health Care Assistants (HCA’s)

Overview

MediWest Care are recruiting motivated and caring  to join a multi disciplinary team for a private nursing home in Ballyhaunis, County Mayo.

Our client is a leading private nursing home dedicated to providing exceptional care for the elderly. They are committed to upholding the highest standards of dignity, respect and overall well being of all residents.

You must be passionate about the care of the elderly and enhancing the already excellent quality of care for the residents.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Support and assist residents enabling them to fulfil their activities of daily living
• Deliver a high standard of person-centered care ensuring all practices reflects the privacy, dignity and respect of our residents
• Establish and maintain relationships with residents and families that are based on respect and equality.
• Promote, encourage and practice the ethos of person-centered care.
• Participate in organising and carrying out social outings and in-house activities.
• Maintain resident’s living areas, dining rooms and bedrooms in a neat, presentable and hygienic state.
• Assist the management team during internal and external audits/inspections.
• Must be available to work day, night and weekend shifts on a fulltime basis.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous working experience in care of the older person within a residential care home setting is desirable.
• Fetac Level 5 or evidence of training in progress (advantageous)
• Possess a high regard for and practice good health and safety procedures at all times.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding care to older people.
• A committed, patient and caring person with a caring nature and a positive outlook on life.
• Ability to work well within a team and as an individual.

Benefits:

• Training and Development Provided
• Induction Training
• On-site parking
• Meals provided