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Current vacancies

Current vacancies

Healthcare Assistant - Dublin South West

The purpose of this role is to support our clients with all aspects of their day-to-day living. You will provide care in the client’s home and it is essential that all services are delivered in a safe, compassionate and caring manner.


Benefits:

  • Travel time paid
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Holiday pay at 8% of hours worked
  • Bi-weekly payment
  • Free uniforms
  • Garda vetting at no cost
  • Complimentary manual handling training
  • Opportunities for career growth
  • Assistance with QQI registration and payment if needed
  • Out of hours support
  • Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program-Spectrum life
  • Sponsorship opportunities available to suitable candidates (in line with government requirements)


Your duties:

  • Providing personal care, toileting, meal preparation, moving and transferring, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and high dependency care, supervising medication, light housework/basic shopping needs.
  • Following client’s Care Plan which is a guide that provides information on the individual character of services.
  • Supporting social interactions and activities, providing companionship.
  • Encouraging independence.
  • To observe, listen, and engage with clients and maintain positive relationships with the client and the family.
  • Be punctual and manage time effectively.
  • Always observe confidentiality policy.
  • Communicating with the office any changes or concerns in relation to Client needs/care.
  • Reporting and record any incidents.
  • Adhering to Health and Safety regulations.


Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

  • Have QQI level 5 in Healthcare with relevant modules (or equivalent) completed or begin commencing-Assistance provided.
  • Complete required HSE Land certificates.
  • Have a clean Garda Vetting Cert and International Police Clearance Cert (if applicable).
  • Computer literacy essential.
  • Smart Phone ownership essential.
  • Can work independently and as part of a team.
  • Are reliable, dedicated, diligent and trustworthy. Understand GDPR and how important it is when working with the elderly.
  • Are fluent in English both verbally and written.
  • Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland.