Nua Healthcare Services (Nua) is one of Ireland’s leading Private Healthcare Providers, specialising in Mental rehabilitation, Residential and Supported Living Services, to both Children and Adults with a range of complex support needs.

We are seeking applications from energetic and enthusiastic individuals wanting to progress in their career as a healthcare assistant within the Mental Health Sector, where our team bring a wealth of experience in supporting individuals with a range of Mental illnesses. The successful candidate will be afforded all necessary training and development in line with the role.

We are seeking Healthcare Assistants to join our dynamic team in our Secure Psychiatric Care Service at Nua Healthcare.

• Live our Mission, Vision and Values.   
• To co-operate with your employer and to comply with your responsibilities under The Mental Health Act 2001 and Mental Health Amendment Act 2018, the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and all associated standards, regulations, and codes of practice in so far as is reasonable and practicable.  
• To be familiar with and to adhere to all company policies and procedures.  
• Respect patients and their families showing dignity, courtesy, and professionalism at all times. 
• Maintain the confidentiality of all information made available to him / her during the course of his / her work. 
• Support patients with mental and emotional issues under the supervision of Psychiatrists and other mental health professionals. 
• Support Patients in performing their daily activities. 
• When directed to do so support patients with daily activities such as eating, self-care and care of their immediate environment. 
• When directed to do so observe, monitor and record patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight 
• Support Patients with therapy and rehabilitation programmes designed to enable patients to work towards their goals for independent living as prescribed by healthcare professionals. 
• To support in the overall safe running of the Secure Unit.  
• To complete documentation, including patient records and timesheets. 

This list of key responsibilities is not exhaustive.

Qualification:

• Fetac Level 5 in Health Care or equivalent preferable but not essential.

Knowlege: 

Knowlege of the Mental Health Act 2001

Knowledge of the Mental Health Commission 

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year experience working in a similar healthcare setting desirable however not essential  

Skills:

• Full Clean Driver’s licence or working towards
• Strong Communication/Listening skills 
• Work well as part of a team 
• Strong Observational Skills 

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Life Assurance/Death-in-Service
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Working hours over a 7 day roster involving shift work
• Continuous Professional Development
• Fantastic development & career opportunities
• Bike to work Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus 
• Discounts with Retailers  -  Nationwide