Healthcare Assistant - North Dublin
Are you looking to be part of a team of healthcare professionals who support local people to remain independent at home? Connected Health is a Dublin-based home care provider operating across Ireland. We are looking for kind, compassionate & reliable people with a passion for caring to join our network of home care assistants in Dublin and throughout Ireland. Locations: Howth, Portmarnock, Coolock, Santry, Ballymun, Finglas and Blanchardstown What Connected Health can offer our home care assistants: • Competitive rates - Up to €20 per hour plus travel allowance • €200 Sign on Bonus • Enhanced Bank Holiday rate • Flexible working hours Bi-monthly pay (paid twice a month) • Contracted hours 24/7 support from our healthcare managers and friendly office team • Full induction training • Opportunities for continual healthcare training & development • A lucrative refer a friend scheme - €200 per referral* • Care Assistant of the Month scheme Company uniform and full PPE Essential Criteria: • Good English skills - both spoken and written • A cheerful, upbeat, and friendly personality • No experience required* • QQI Level 5 (Care Skills and Care of the Older Person) - we can help you achieve these before start date* • Hold a full driving licence with access to a car is essential Roles & Responsibilities: • To undertake personal care and daily living tasks as agreed with the service user, their family and the professionals involved with the individual service plan. • To work at all times within the policies and procedures of Connected Health Ltd or if required Next of Kin. • To provide service users with opportunities to express their preference as to the way tasks are carried out. • To develop and maintain professional working relationships with service users and work colleagues from a wide variety of backgrounds. • To communicate regularly with the immediate supervisor, in particular regarding changes in the service user’s condition or circumstances. • To use the services on-call system in accordance with the service guidance. To attend training including induction training, team meetings and individual supervision sessions as required. • To complete documentation, including service user records and timesheets. • To comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Procedures. • To participate in supervision, staff meetings and training activities as required. • To be responsible for maintaining and improving own knowledge and skills through experience and training. • To undertake additional responsibilities as requested by the Service Manager following the successful completion of specific training and personal skills development. • To undertake any other reasonable duties as required