Charleville Nursing Home are currently inviting applications to the role of Healthcare Assistant. This 60-bed nursing home is located in Charleville Town, Co Cork. Purpose of the role The Care Assistant works as a member of a team delivering care to the residents via the Named Nurse concept. As such a team member, the Care Assistant contributes to the fulfillment of Mowlam Healthcare's philosophy of care. The role report reports to the Nurse in Charge and is responsible to the Director of Nursing. What does the role entail? Supporting the nursing staff and team in delivering high quality person-centred care to meet all care 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 while always maintainin...