Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

General Role:
A Healthcare Assistant provides personal care, support, and assistance or clients in various settings in community care, and private homes. The role is carried out under the supervision of a registered nurse and healthcare professional and focuses on promoting dignity, independence, and well-being.

Key responsibilities:

Personal healthcare
To bring kindness, patience, and empathy to their role, building a trusting relationship with the person they care for. Become an important part of the individual’s support network, significantly contributing to their well-being and quality of life. Assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and maintaining hygiene.

Medication Management
Ensuring that medications are taken as prescribed, often helping to organize and administer them.

Meal Preparation and Nutrition
Preparing meals and snacks that align with dietary requirements and promoting proper nutrition.

Mobility Support
Helping with moving around the home, getting in and out of bed, or using mobility aids.

Companionship: Providing emotional support, conversation, and companionship to reduce feelings of isolation or loneliness.

Household Tasks: Performing light housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, laundry, and organizing the living space.

Health Monitoring
Observing and reporting any changes in the person’s physical or mental health to medical professionals or family members.

Salary: €15.00 per hour (€31,200 per Annum)

Key Requirements:
QQI Level 5 Care Cerificate or Equivalent
1 year Experience
English Language proficiency

Skills:
Flexibility and Adaptability Resilience and Emotional Strength Practical Care Skills Communication Skills Observation and Attention to Detailmpathy and Compassion Teamwork and Collaboration

For non-EEA Nationals, eligibility and requirements for an employment permit apply.