Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Job Description: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join us as a Healthcare Assistant in a community-based setting.
This is a permanent position with flexible working hours, up to 40 hours a week, including weekends. You will be required to work at least one weekend shift per month.
Location: Community-Based
Salary: €13.50-€19.00 per hour (paid fortnightly)
Employment Type: Part-Time or Full-time, Permanent
Shift and Schedule: Up to 40 hours a week, including weekends. Flexitime available.
Benefits: Competitive rate of pay - up to €19 per hour
Refer a friend scheme: up to €200 per referral
Mileage and travel allowance, provided
Full training provided
Additional Training and educational support offered
EAP scheme available
Bike to Work Scheme available
Uniform & PPE provided
Promotions available: Senior HCA/Rapid Response/Office opportunities
Work phone provided
Annual Leave: Up to 20 days annual leave.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide seamless short-notice care to clients while adhering meticulously to established working practices, methods, procedures, and care plans.
2. Maintain a consistently client-centric approach that prioritises and safeguards their well-being and interests.
3. Deliver high quality care and assistance to our clients as per their Care Plan personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving & transferring, supervise medication.
4. Regularly report to your Line Manager on any significant changes in a client's physical, behavioural, or social condition, as well as any perceived lack of resources, support, or any actions that may potentially harm the client.
5. Undertake a range of Personal and Practical Care Duties with utmost professionalism and empathy.
6. Provide unwavering support while respecting the unique individuality of each client, delivering a service that reflects dignity and respect.
7. Encourage and promote the independence of clients in their daily lives.
8. Collaborate effectively within a flexible caregiving team, offering general support as needed.
9. Manage time effectively and ensure punctuality is respected.
10. Adhere to Health & Safety regulations.
Qualifications/Attainments: A FETAC/QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent qualification in the Care Skills and Care of the Older Person modules, as well as a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle for work-related purposes.
Relevant Knowledge and Experience: A minimum of 1 year's relevant experience within the healthcare industry, with additional experience or understanding of areas related to the position.