Job Details
Health Care Assistant
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Amber Health Care Ltd -
Ref: #JOB-2464665 -
AMBERLEY HOME, Sheepwalk, Fermoy, Co. Cork, P61 AP57 -
No of positions: 2 -
Paid Position -
39 hours per week -
32691.00 Euro Annually -
Published On: 18 Aug 2026 -
Closing On: 15 Sep 2026
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Care of Residents • Carry out all instructions relating to the direct care of residents, as directed by the Nursing Staff. • Support the promotion of equality for all residents. • Contribute to the protection and safety of residents at all times. • Assist in the ongoing support of residents and others significant to them by enabling residents to maintain their interests, identity and well-being and maintaining contact with those who are significant to them. • Support residents in the transition due to changing from one care requirement to another. Hygiene • Bath, shower, shave, dress and undress residents. • Assist with the care of the unconscious residents. • Assist with the care of incontinent residents. • Assist residents who are confined to bed with their toilet needs. • Assist in the toileting of residents including the giving, removing and emptying of urinals and commodes. • Clean and disinfect urinals, commodes, hoists, shower seats and trolleys etc. • Supervise residents on commodes, in toilets and bathrooms and assist patients with their hygiene needs. Nutrition • Obtain, transmit and store information relating to the delivery of the nutritional service within the Nursing Home. • Give help and support to residents during their meal times. • Ensure, for individual residents that dietary needs are adhered to, including special diets and supplementary drinks under the direction of the Nursing Staff. Mobilisation • Enable residents to maintain their mobility in the immediate environment. • Lift and position residents, when necessary. • Assist patients with walking and limb exercises. • Ensure residents are comfortable in beds or on chairs. • Assist with recreational activities and diversional therapy. General Duties • Distribute denture to residents, as required. • Escort residents to hospitals (e.g. outpatient clinics), when required. • Deal with residents’ personal property, as per Nursing Home policy. • Take care of residents’ dentures, glasses and hearing aids. • Assist residents to make telephone calls.
- Sector:
Career Level
- Experienced [Non-Managerial]
Candidate Requirements
Essential- Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
- Minimum Qualification:Level 7 (incl Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree)
- Ability Skills:Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Personal/Social Care
- Competency Skills:Flexibility, Initiative, Teamwork, Time Management
- Languages:English B2-Upper intermediate
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