We offer guaranteed hours to our Healthcare Assistants.Our carers enjoy fantastic benefits including:€14.80/hr + travel time paid + mileage (premium rates for work after 7pm and on Sundays)PAID WEEKLYGuaranteed HoursCompetitive rates of payPaid while client is in respite or hospitalPaid Training & DevelopmentEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFull time and Part time hours availableSupport from our on-call teamWork in your own communityValues-led environmentLong Service awardsSavings SchemeHospital Saturday FundPart-time working arrangements supportedDuties and ResponsibilitiesThe Healthcare Assistant will be responsible for providing homecare to individual Clients in their home settingsAssist in All aspects of personal careMeal preparation and planningMobility assistanceProvide Assistance with Continence management and provision of catheter careAssist with Light housekeeping duties and errand servicesProvide Companionship and recreational activities Essential skills and Qualifications:Experience working as a carerQQI Level 5 in HealthCare (full 8 modules) or min 2 modules care of the older person and care skillsGood knowledge and experience of working with the older person and critical illness clientsFlexible approach to workExcellent communicator with the ability to listen and be client focused, dedicated and reliable.Full clean drivers license and own transport essential