Dominican Sisters Tralee Company Limited By Guarantee are now recruiting Healthcare Assistants to join our multi-disciplinary team in Our Lady of Fatima Home, Oakpark Tralee, Co Kerry

About the role: The Health Care Assistant will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to the highest professional and ethical standards of care practiced in the relevant care setting. The Health Care Assistant will provide holistic, person centered care, promoting optimum independence and enhancing the quality of life for residents. Duties include (But are not limited to): Deliver the care of residents within a best practice / evidence based framework. Apply the principles of effective delegation in all instances to the maximum level compatible with safety. Have a working knowledge of HIQA Standards as they apply to the role / care setting, for example, Standards for Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. Actively participate as a multi-disciplinary / inter-disciplinary team member in all aspects of service delivery including clinical meetings & team meetings. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual person centred care programmes within an agreed framework and in accordance with best practice.

Requirements: Hold a minimum QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support or Diploma / Degree in Nursing. At least 1 years experience in care of the older person or comparable role is desirable; Knowledge of Residential Care Legislation and HIQA Standards is advantageous; Must be of professional, caring and empathetic nature; Good standard of verbal and written English

Hours per week @ 39

Location:-

Our Lady of Fatima Home, Oakpark Tralee, Co Kerry

Working hours:

Full time - 39 hours

Pay rate:

€27,000 per annum

What do we offer?

Guaranteed hours contracts

Comprehensive induction training and continued in-house training/professional development.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €27,000.00 per year

Schedule:

12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

Oakpark Tralee, CO. Kerry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Healthcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
QQI Level 5 in Healthcare (preferred)
QQI Level 5 in Healthcare Support (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Dominican Sisters Tralee Company Limited By Guarantee

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